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Άδεια λειτουργίας πρατηρίου CNG ή μικτού σε περίπτωση παραχώρησης ίδρυσης
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE),
Regional units, Regional Directorates of Transport and Communications
Number of required documents
Description
This procedure aims to authorise the operation of:
- purely compressed natural gas (CNG) stations or
- mixed stations of a. liquid fuels, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and CNG or b. LPG and CNG or c. liquid fuels and CNG for public or private use, to another individual or legal person who has been granted a licence to establish it, with or without charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points), by the relevant Regional Transport and Communication Services.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Regional Directorates of Transport and Communications
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Title
Application by an individual or a legal person to whom the establishment licence has been granted.
Notes:
- For the granting of the operation licence to a pure or mixed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel station for public or private use, the following documents are submitted to the licensing authority in Greek or officially translated into it (See the circular with no. FΒ1Α/70678/764/16-12-2019, Online Posting Number (A.D.A.): Ω5ΧΖ465ΧΘΞ-ΩΨΤ, Αvailable (in Greek) at: https://diavgeia.gov.gr/).
- All the following documents are submitted with the application, except for the fees and charges that are sought ex officio by the licensing authority. No identification verification documents are required for the following documents.
- Digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Other
Jurisdiction of the Court of First Instance
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
1. Against this decision, an appeal may be filed by anyone with a legitimate interest before the Coordinator of the relevant Decentralized Administration, within a period of fifteen (15) days after becoming aware of the decision, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 227 and 228 of Law 3852/2010 (GG A 87).
2. A request for remedy against this decision may be submitted by anyone who has a legitimate interest, within a period (15) days after becoming aware of it, before the body that issued the decision (Article 118 of Law 4558/2018 (GG Α 133).
If the period of fifteen (15) working days elapses without the licensing authority approving or rejecting the request, it is deemed that the requested changes have been approved and the person concerned is legally operating his/her fuel station business without any additional restrictions. In the case of tacit approval, the applicant may request a certificate from the licensing authority in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (GG Α΄ 44).
NACE
- 46.71 Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act, Decision, Document Production
Other information
Alternative titles
Concession of the operation to another individual or legal person, namely in case of transfer or lease or concession of the operation of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station, which has been granted an establishment licence without an operating licence (the operating licence will be issued in the name of the new operator), Obtain a licence to operate a natural gas station or a mixed fuel and energy supply station
Official title
Issuance of pure or mixed CNG fuel station operating licence in the case of a concession of establishment
Ways of provision
Establishment
Registries updated
ΜΗΤΡΩΟ ΠΡΑΤΗΡΙΩΝ ΠΑΡΟΧΗΣ ΚΑΥΣΙΜΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΣ
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
3
0
0
33281
No
2246400
1468800
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/ex-apostaseos-exuperetese-politon/exuperetese-me-telediaskepse-apo-kentro-exupereteses-politon-kep
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
164608
404382
46.71
7135, 5587
3621
EU-GO, Framers, gov.gr, SDG
Supporting document
This procedure aims to authorise the operation of:
- purely compressed natural gas (CNG) stations or
- mixed stations of a. liquid fuels, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and CNG or b. LPG and CNG or c. liquid fuels and CNG for public or private use, to another individual or legal person who has been granted a licence to establish it, with or without charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points), by the relevant Regional Transport and Communication Services.
270.00
240.00
12
7
0
15 days}}
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,
1
Company law
Establishment of a business (individual, corporate)
No
No
2
Administrative
The establishment licence of the fuel station must have been issued.
No
No
3
Citizenship
Individuals or company members, are required to be either Greek citizens or citizens of member states of the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA), in order to obtain an establishment and operation licence for a pure or mixed CNG fuel station for public use.
Exceptionally, the granting of an establishment and operation licence for a pure or mixed CNG fuel station is permitted to expatriates from Russia, S. Epirus, Turkey and Egypt, as well as to children born from such persons. Expatriates from Turkey, when submitting the supporting documents, shall also show the valid residence card of the Ιmmigration Centre, after the registration number of this card has been filled in the application. For joint-stock companies having their registered office in the country, the nationality of the shareholders is not examined.
No
No
4
Urban planning
If there is evidence that shows that the further operation of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station is not possible, either because adverse traffic conditions have been created in the meantime (such as widening or differentiation of the road level, construction of a junction at a short distance) or for reasons that constitute an objective weakness of operation (such as demolition, reduction of the plot area) or due to the reasons mentioned in par. 5 of article 185 of Law 4070/2012 (GG A 82) (in the case of mixed CNG fuel station), the licensing authority may temporarily or permanently prohibit the operation of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station, with a specially reasoned decision and proceed to the sealing of its premises, in accordance with the Ministerial Decision with no. 29122/314/2019 (GG B 1485, Online Posting Number (A.D.A.): 7X7X465XΘΞ-88Ψ).
No
No
5
Administrative
The operation licence of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station may, if it is established at any time that the conditions under which it was granted have ceased to exist, be withdrawn temporarily until the deficiencies have been remedied or permanently, by a fully reasoned decision of the authority which granted it.
In this case, the relevant regional Transport and Communications Service shall also seal the fuel stations premises in accordance with the Ministerial Decision with no. 29122/314/2019 (GG B 1485, Online Posting Number (A.D.A.): 7X7X465XΘΞ-88Ψ).
No
No
6
Administrative
Before the expiry of any certificate, the licence holder must submit to the competent authority a new valid document for the continuation of the operation. In this case, no new licence shall be issued, but the archive of the pure or mixed CNG fuel stations liscence shall be updated with the new document. The audit of the licensing authority in this case is limited to the new document submitted. Where it is found that a pure or mixed CNG fuel station is operating without any of the certificates submitted as supporting documents being valid, the licence shall be revoced and the premises shall be sealed.
No
No
7
Administrative
The issuance of an operating licence shall not replace other authorisations and shall not exempt the licence holder from the obligation to hold other licences or other administrative acts provided for by other provisions concerning equipment or parts of it used in a pure or mixed CNG fuel station.
No
No
8
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant must have TAXISnet credentials for the electronic submission of the application.
No
No
1
Issue of a licence 30€. In addition for each pump or distributor beyond the first (1st), 30 €.
30 € - 0 €
No
2
Licence to operate a liquid fuel station or a mixed fuel station (LPG and liquid fuel).
200 €
No
3
Licence to operate a liquid fuel station or a mixed fuel station (LPG and liquid fuel).
200 €
Yes
2
4
Licence to operate a liquid fuel station or a mixed fuel station (LPG and liquid fuel).
40 €
No
5
Licence to operate a LPG fuel station or a mixed fuel station (LPG and liquid fuels).
40 €
Yes
4
1
Approval of traffic connection or entrance - exit or cutting off - lowering of the pavement level, if applicable, by the competent authority responsible for the maintenance of the road or roads in front of the fuel station or mixed fuel station.
Approval
Approval of traffic connection or entrance - exit or cutting off - lowering of the pavement level, if applicable, by the competent authority responsible for the maintenance of the road or roads in front of the fuel station or mixed fuel station.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8880
2
Certification by the competent authority responsible for the maintenance of the road or roads in front of the fuel station or mixed fuel station that the approved traffic connection or entrance - exit or cutting off - lowering of the pavement level, for the entrance - exit of vehicles from/to the road and to/from the pure or mixed CNG fuel station in question, was well executed.
Certificate
Certification by the competent authority responsible for the maintenance of the road or roads in front of the fuel station or mixed fuel station that the approved traffic connection or entrance - exit or cutting off - lowering of the pavement level, for the entrance - exit of vehicles from/to the road and to/from the pure or mixed CNG fuel station in question, was well executed.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
3
Valid certificate of active fire protection.
Certificate of Active Fire Protection
No
3804
4
Building permit.
Βuilding permit
Building permit.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2243
5
Volumetric table from an Accredited Volumetric Body for each liquid fuel tank (in the case of a mixed fuel station with liquid fuel supply facilities), in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Ministerial Decision F2-1617/2010 (GG B 1980), for the fuels listed therein, indicating the registration numbers of each tank.
Table / Statement / Catalogue
Volumetric table from an Accredited Volumetric Body for each liquid fuel tank (in the case of a mixed fuel station with liquid fuel supply facilities), in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Ministerial Decision F2-1617/2010 (GG B 1980), for the fuels listed therein, indicating the registration numbers of each tank.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8689
6
Certificates of conformity, from an appropriately Accredited Body, of the tanks, fuel lines, airlock, lifting equipment and electrical installations, in accordance with the design, applicable provisions and national and European Standards and Regulations.
Certification
Certificates of conformity, from an appropriately Accredited Body, of the tanks, fuel lines, airlock, lifting equipment and electrical installations, in accordance with the design, applicable provisions and national and European Standards and Regulations.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
7
Certificate of Water Supply - Sewerage Company, in case the pure or mixed CNG fuel station is within its network and there is a laundry on the premises of the fuel station.
Certificate
Certificate of Water Supply - Sewerage Company, in case the pure or mixed CNG fuel station is within its network and there is a laundry on the premises of the fuel station.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Technical
No
9703
8
Solemn declarations of L. 1599/1986, of the legally responsible engineers who supervised the execution of the works of the fuel stations mechanical, electrical and building installations.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declarations of L. 1599/1986, of the legally responsible engineers who supervised the execution of the works of the fuel stations mechanical, electrical and building installations.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
1. The Solemn Declaration shall include the following:
(i) In the case of a pure CNG fuel station: All the conditions of the establishment licence as well as, all the terms and conditions of the relevant ministerial decision have been met.
- In the case of a mixed CNG fuel station: All the terms and conditions of the relevant ministerial decision, and, where applicable according to the fuel category, of Presidential Decree (P.D.) 595/1984, as applicable, and the technical data and specifications of P.D. 1224/1981 or Royal Decree (R.D.) 465/1970, as applicable, have been met.
(ii) All the Accredited Bodys certificates of conformity, attestations and other documents proving the compliance of the fuel stations equipment and facilities with the requirements of the relevant national and European regulations and standards have been checked, copies of which are also kept in the fuel stations archives, an aggregated table of which is submitted.
(iii) The implementation of the construction works of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station has been carried out in accordance with the approved plans, the study of the distribution of anti-explosion zones, the technical reports and drawings of the establishment liscence and the building permit, as well as the national and European Standards and Regulations.
(iv) All craftsmen, foremen, assistants involved, used in the construction of the fuel station, have, where required by the applicable legislation or by the applicable relevant national or European Standards and Regulations, the required Licences, or certificates of professional registration.
2. The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
9
Solemn declarations of the installer of the CNG fuel stations integrated input/output system, as well as of the engineer, in accordance with the provisions in force for each fuel, stating that the software of the installed input/output system meets, without exception, the requirements of existing legislation and that its operation is proper and legal.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declarations of the installer of the CNG fuel stations integrated input/output system, as well as of the engineer, in accordance with the provisions in force for each fuel, stating that the software of the installed input/output system meets, without exception, the requirements of existing legislation and that its operation is proper and legal.
Relevant link:
https://www.aade.gr/diloseis-ee
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
1. The above declarations shall be submitted in the case of a private fuel and energy service station that has installed an electronic fuel input/output management system.
The solemn declarations shall be submitted within a period of thirty (30) working days after the issuance of the operating licence. If they are not submitted within this period, the issued permit shall be revoked.
2. The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
10
A solemn declaration of appointment as Operations Manager of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station by an individual holding a a certificate of commencement of professional activity.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
11
Certificate of conformity of an accredited body, according to Directive 2014/68/EC on pressure equipment and certificates of good performance and corresponding tests issued by the equipment manufacturers, according to EN 10204/2004.
Certification
Certificate of conformity of an accredited body, according to Directive 2014/68/EC on pressure equipment and certificates of good performance and corresponding tests issued by the equipment manufacturers, according to EN 10204/2004.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
12
Hydraulic Test Certificate.
Certification
Hydraulic Test Certificate.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
1. According to the Joint Ministerial Decision D3/14858/1993 (GG 477 B΄) and the Ministerial Decision 14165/F.17.4/373/1993 (GG 673 B΄) for the case of a mixed CNG fuel station containing LPG installations.
2. The digital mode of submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Technical
No
8619
13
ATEX explosion-proof certificates for pumps, distributors, depth gauges and other equipment, where required by the study.
Certification
ATEX explosion-proof certificates for pumps, distributors, depth gauges and other equipment, where required by the study.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Technical
No
8619
14
A certificate of primary use space issued by a private engineer.
Certificate
A certificate of primary use space issued by a private engineer.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
1. According to par. 8 of article 107 of Law 4495/2017 (GG Α΄ 167).
2. The digital way of submitting the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
15
A solemn declaration by the applicant.
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration by the applicant.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
1. In particular:
aa) In case the applicant is an individual, he/she declares on his/her own responsibility that:
(i) during the last eight years he/she has not been finally convicted for fuel adulteration and has not been convicted in the first instance for fuel smuggling, subject to the provisions of Law 4177/2013 (GG Α΄183),
(ii) has the right to use and operate the fuel station or mixed fuel station,
(iii) the facilities of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station are in accordance with the technical descriptions and drawings accompanying the establishment licence and the building permit and no change has occurred in the CNG fuel station facilities and in the capacity of CNG storage means and fuel tanks.
(bb) In case the applicant is a legal entity, its legal representative shall declare under its responsibility that:
(i) during the last eight years he/she has not been finally convicted and the legal person he/she represents has not been finally declared civilly liable for fuel adulteration, he/she has not been convicted in the first instance and the legal person he/she represents has not been declared civilly liable in the first instance for fuel smuggling, subject to the provisions of Law 4177/2013 (GG Α΄183),
(ii) that the legal person has the right to use and operate the pure or mixed CNG fuel station,
(iii) the facilities of the pure or mixed CNG fuel station comply with the technical descriptions and drawings accompanying the establishment licence and the building permit and no changes have been made to the CNG fuel station facilities and to the capacity of CNG storage means and fuel tanks.
2. It shall be submitted in the case of a pure or mixed CNG fuel station, which has been granted an establishment licence without an operating licence, is transferred or leased or otherwise assigned to another person, natural or legal, the operating licence shall be granted to the new person within fifteen (15) working days from the date of submission of the application.
Par. 3 of article 13 of the Joint Ministerial Decision with no. oik. 93067/1083/20-11-2018 (GG B’ 5661).
3. The digital mode of submitting the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
16
EU Declaration of Conformity of the manufacturer of the electric vehicle battery charger.
Declaration
EU Declaration of Conformity of the manufacturer of the electric vehicle battery charger.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
It concerns the charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points), in vehicle service facilities.
1. According to the requirements of article 6 of the Ministerial Decision no. 52019/DTBN1152/18-5-2016 "Adaptation of the Greek legislation
to the provisions of Directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast)" (GG B΄1426), if required.
2. The digital mode of submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Technical
No
9429
17
EU Declaration of Conformity of the manufacturer of the electric vehicle battery charger according to article 15 of the Joint Ministerial Decision with no. 51157/DTBN1129.
Declaration
EU Declaration of Conformity of the manufacturer of the electric vehicle battery charger according to article 15 of the Joint Ministerial Decision with no. 51157/DTBN1129.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
1. It concerns the charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points), in vehicle service facilities.
2. The digital way of submitting the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Technical
No
9429
18
Solemn Declaration of a Licensed Electrical Installer.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
19
Proof of notification to Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO S.A.) of the photocopy of the above supporting document.
Proof of Work
Proof of notification to Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO S.A.) of the photocopy of the above supporting document.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes:
It concerns the charging devices for electric vehicle batteries (recharging points).
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Technical
No
8181
Joint Ministerial Decision
93067/1083
2018
5661
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
6 παρ. 2
42863/438
2019
2040
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
29122/314
2019
1485
Β
Description
Definition of the procedure and other conditions, as well as any other technical detail for the sealing of pure LPG, pure CNG fuel stations, as well as mixed liquid fuel, LPG and CNG fuel stations, in any combination.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190201485
Law
185 παρ. 4
4070
2012
82
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
12597
2022
259
Β
Description
Amendment of the no. oik. 93067/1083/20.11.2018 Joint Ministerial Decision of the Ministers of Environment and Energy and Infrastructure and Transport "Determination of technical specifications, competent bodies, terms and conditions for the establishment and operation of fuel stations with installation of CNG supply devices (refuelling points) in wheeled vehicles, such as 1. pure CNG fuel stations or 2. mixed a. liquid fuel stations, LPG and CNG fuel stations; or b. LPG and CNG fuel stations; or c. liquid fuel and CNG fuel stations (GG B 5661).
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220200259
Joint Ministerial Decision
ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΥΔΡ/74603/1815
2020
3151
Β
Description
Determination of fees for the issuance, amendment or extension of the permits of article 4 of Law 3054/2002 and annual contribution fees for the use of such permits, and determination of fines for non-payment or late payment of annual contribution fees.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200203151
Ministerial Decision
7135/81
2019
714
Β
Description
Determination of terms and conditions for the creation, development, operation and maintenance of a Digital Operators Register for "Fuel and energy service stations, liquid and gaseous fuel stations, sheltered parking area with fuel pumps, as well as all types of public and private fuel stations and any other necessary details".
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190200714
Ministerial Decision
89851/1165
2019
4929
Β
Description
Amendment of the No. 7135/81/29-1-2019 (GG 714 B) decision of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, as in force, on "Determination of terms and conditions for the creation, development, operation and maintenance of a Digital Operators Register for "Fuel and energy service stations, liquid and gaseous fuel stations, sheltered parking area with fuel pumps, as well as all types of public and private fuel stations and any other necessary details".
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190204929
Ministerial Decision
101195
2021
4654
Β
1
Procedure's initiation
No
No
2
Receipt of the Application - Solemn Declaration
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The applicant submits the Application - Solemn Declaration, which is accompanied by the required supporting documents, except for the fees that are sought ex officio by the licensing authority.
Yes
No
3
Electronic receipt of the application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The applicant submits the Application - Solemn Declaration and the required documents electronically.
Notes
The digital submission of the application and supporting documents may not apply to all Regions.
Yes
No
4
Examination of the application and supporting documents by the competent Department of the licensing authority.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
If the licensing authority finds within the aforementioned period of fifteen (15) working days that the legal requirements are met, it shall grant an operating licence to the new person.
If they are not met, the licensing authority shall not grant an operating licence to the new person. In this case, the licensing authority shall inform the applicant in writing, stating in detail the reasons of any failure or rejection of the supporting documents submitted. If, after the expiration of fifteen (15) working days, the resubmission of any of the supporting documents is required, the approval decision shall be issued within five (5) working days from the date of resubmission.
If the fifteen (15) working day period elapses without the licensing agency approving or denying the request, the requested changes shall be deemed to have been approved and the applicant shall be deemed to be lawfully operating his service station business without any additional restrictions. In the case of tacit approval, the applicant may request a certificate from the licensing authority in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (GG A 44) and the licensing authority shall forward all supporting documents for checking to the Department of Fuel and Energy Service Stations of the Technical Control and Vehicle Service Facilities Directorate of the Directorate General for Vehicles and Facilities of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Notes
"Licensing Authority" means the relevant regional Transport and Communications Service.
No
No
5
Approval of the Issuance - Granting of an Operating Licence or a Certificate of Operation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If the licensing authority finds that the legal requirements are met, it grants an operating licence for an indefinite period.
The issuance of the fuel stations operating licence shall be notified to the applicant, the competent Service of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the local Police Department, the relevant Fire Service, the local Tax Office (D.O.Y.) and the competent Service that maintains the Register of the input-output system of the General Secretariat for Public Administrations’ Information Systems. The above administrative acts are published in accordance with the provisions of Law 3861/2010 (GG A 112).
Notes
"Licensing Authority" means the relevant regional Transport and Communications Service.
Yes
No
6
Rejection of the application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If these conditions are not met, the abovementioned Service shall prohibit the operation of the activity. It will inform the applicant in writing, stating in detail the reasons of any failure or rejection of each of the supporting documents submitted.
Notes
"Licensing Authority" means the relevant regional Transport and Communications Service.
Yes
Yes
7
Resubmission of some of the supporting documents for the granting of an operating licence.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Upon request of the Licensing Authority, the supporting documents are resubmitted in order to be granted a licence to operate a service station.
Notes
"Licensing Authority" means the relevant regional Transport and Communications Service.
Yes
No
8
Approval of Issuance - Granting of an operating licence after the resubmission of some of the supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
If the licensing authority finds that the legal requirements are met, it grants an operating licence for an indefinite period.
The issuance of the fuel stations operating licence shall be notified to the applicant, the competent Service of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the local Police Department, the relevant Fire Service, the local Tax Office (D.O.Y.) and the competent Service that maintains the register of the input-output system of the General Secretariat for Public Administrations’ Information Systems. The above administrative acts are published in accordance with the provisions of Law 3861/2010 (GG A 112).
Yes
No
9
Issuance of the Decision - Notification to the applicant - Posting on Diavgeia
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
In the event that the period of fifteen (15) working days has elapsed without the licensing authority approving or rejecting the request, the applicant is deemed to have legally operated the fuel station business without any additional restrictions. Also, in the case of the above tacit approval, the interested party may request a certificate from the Licensing Authority in accordance with par. 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (GG A 44).
Notes
"Licensing Authority" means the relevant regional Transport and Communications Service.
No
Yes
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