(1)
A brand owner, supplier or dealer shal 1-
(a)
comply with the applicable laws, orders and directives of the Commissioner under these Regulations;
(b)
not sell or offer for sale an empty or under filled cylinder;
(c)
inform the Commissioner as soon as practicable, but in any case, not later than forty-eight hours after the occurrence of an accident or incident related to its licensed activity, or occurring within its facility, including the steps taken or proposed to be taken to remedy the impact of the accident or incident or to eliminate or minimise the danger arising from the accident or incident;
(d)
ensure that when a facility is left unattended-
(i)
all electrical power to the dispensing equipment is switched off; and
(ii)
the dispensers, cylinders and related equipment are adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access and use;
(e)
make available to the Commissioner records of the licensed activity, upon request;
(f)
maintain and make available to the Commissioner, upon request, documentary evidence showing that-
(i)
all electrical equipment and installations in the premises relevant for the conduct of its licensed activity comply with the applicable laws and standards; and
(ii)
areas of the premises where flammable gases or vapors may occur comply with the applicable laws and standards; and
(g)
not engage in an activity that disrupts or interferes with competition.
(2)
A supplier or brand owner shall-
(a)
ensure that its cylinders meet the national standards and are requalified in accordance with the national standards;
(b)
procure insurance coverage to protect against injuries or losses resulting from defective cylinders, affecting LPG consumers or third parties; and
(c)
monitor and provide standard branded storage units for their retail network.
(a)
use testing and measuring instruments that are accurate and calibrated by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards;
(b)
dispose of obsolete cylinders in a safe manner that is compliant with the applicable laws;
(c)
as soon as practicable, but in any case, not later than thirty days after the supplier becomes aware of the fact, notify the Commissioner-
(i)
where the supplier is unable to conduct a licensed activity;
(ii)
where the conduct of a licensed activity may or is likely to lead to the breach of any provision of these Regulations or materially affect services to customers; or
(iii)
of any material change in circumstances that adversely affects the licensed activity;
(d)
ensure that an operator of the facility is present at the facility at all times of operation;
(e)
notify the Commissioner of any change of address, name or location, not later than seven days after the change;
(f)
establish and maintain an updated list of all dealers with whom the supplier has a dealership agreement;
(g)
establish a mechanism of monitoring the activities and operations of each dealer that the supplier has a dealership agreement with, including mechanisms for-
(ii)
provision of technical support;
(iii)
information on sales volumes; and
(iv)
location of the distributors and dealers;
(h)
assign a specific identification number to each dealer with whom the supplier has a dealership agreement with, which shall be displayed in a conspicuous place at the dealer's facility; and
(i)
issue an invoice in every transaction relating to the LPG setting out-
(i)
the registered name and address;
(ii)
the quantity and price of I >PG sold, transported, filled or re-filled;
(iii)
the date of the transaction; and
(iv)
in the case of the sale of LPG in cylinders-
(aa)
the brand of the cylinder;
(ab)
the gross weight of the cylinder, including the contents of the cylinder;
(ac)
the total price; and
(ad)
the unit price per cylinder.
(4)
A supplier shall establish and maintain an electronic system or mechanism for monitoring and tracking of its LPG cylinders.
(a)
not undertake retail business of LPG in cylinders belonging to another brand owner without the prior written consent of the brand owner and evidence of the consent submitted to the Commissioner;
(b)
establish and maintain an updated list of all retailers with whom the dealer has a dealership agreement and furnish the list of retailers to the supplier;
(c)
ensure that every retail agent has a standard branded storage unit that conforms to the applicable market and national standards;
(d)
issue receipts to a LPG customers or consumers stating-
(i)
the name, address and telephone number of the retailer;
(ii)
the name and telephone number of the LPG consumer;
(iv)
the brand of the cylinder;
(v)
the serial number or quick response code of the cylinder;
(vi)
the net weight of the cylinder in kilograms; and
(vii)
the number of cylinders and total price of the sale.
(a)
ensure that its cylinders undergo requalification in accordance with the national standards;
(b)
maintain a list of its authorised filling agents, wholesalers, retailers and cylinder requalification agents;
(c)
maintain the records of serial numbers or quick response codes, and the date of requalification of each cylinder;
(d)
maintain the serial number and date of sale of each cylinder;
(e)
provide relevant training and information to its approved filling agents, wholesalers and retailers on the safe storage and handling of cylinders; and
(f)
take out appropriate insurance cover against injuries or loss to an LPG consumer or third party, caused by LPG operations.
