6. For the purposes of this Schedule (and regulation 12) a container is a “suitable portable container” if it—
(a)is in a good state of repair, secure from leaking, has not degraded from exposure to chemicals or light and is not unsteady when placed on a level surface; and
(b)fulfils one of the following requirements—
(i)it meets the requirements of Schedule 3;
(ii)it is made of metal and immediately before the relevant date complied (or would have complied if it were used for the purpose of keeping petrol) with the requirements of regulations 2(1) and 4 of the Petroleum-Spirits (Motor Vehicles, etc.) Regulations 1929; or
(iii)immediately before the relevant date it had the characteristics described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of regulation 3(1) of, and the Schedule to, the Petroleum-Sprits (Plastic Containers) Regulations 1982.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.10.2014, see reg. 1(2)