Motor Salvage Operators
Anyone wishing to operate a motor salvage business will need to be licensed with a Local Authority under the Motor Salvage Operators Regulations 2002 and the Vehicle (Crime) Act 2001.
A licence is required if the business:
- wholly or partly recovers for re-use or sale of salvageable part from motor vehicles
- wholly or mainly purchases written-off vehicles and their subsequent repair/re-sale
Upon receipt of an application, the Local Authority must be satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to carry out such a business. If they are satisfied a licence will be granted for a period of three years. This licence will need to be renewed prior to expiration date of the premises licence.
In deciding if a person is fit and proper, the Local Authority shall have regarding any convictions in particular:
- theft or attempted theft of or from a motor vehicle
- taking a motor vehicle without consent
- aggravated vehicle taking
- handling stolen goods
- equipped to steal or take a motor vehicle
- interference with a motor vehicle
- convictions of offences under part 1 of the Vehicle Crimes Act 2001
Right to Make Representation
If the applicant is considered not to be a suitable person to hold a Motor Salvage Operators Licence, they will be advised in writing and given an opportunity to make representations to the Licensing Sub-Committee.
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