# The Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016, Regulation 4: Meaning of “operator”

Extent: E+W+S

“Operator” means—
(a) in relation to a road vehicle, a person who holds, or is required to hold by law, a licence for the use of that vehicle for the carriage of goods on a road; or, where no such licence is required, the keeper of the vehicle;
(b) in relation to any other mode of transport or a berth, the person who has operational control of it for the time being.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/721/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-goods-in-harbour-areas-regulations-2016/regulation-4
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