# The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014, Regulation 12: General prohibitions on dispensing and supply of petrol

Extent: E+W+S

(1) No person is to dispense, or allow the dispensing of, petrol from a dispenser on dispensing premises except—
(a) for use in a motor vehicle or motor boat;
(b) to fill a suitable portable container or a demountable fuel tank; or
(c) for the purpose of maintenance or calibration of the dispenser.
(2) No person under the age of sixteen years is to operate a dispenser on dispensing premises.
(3) No person is to supply, or allow the supply of, petrol to a person under the age of sixteen years.
(4) No person is to dispense petrol from a dispenser otherwise than on dispensing premises except to fill a suitable portable container.
(5) Paragraph (4) does not apply in relation to the re-fuelling of an aircraft by a bowser or vehicle specifically designed for the purpose of re-fuelling aircraft.
(6) In this regulation “suitable portable container” has the meaning given by paragraph 6 of Schedule 2.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/1637/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/petroleum-consolidation-regulations-2014/regulation-12
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