Home Delivery and Bulk Sale Transport License for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

The Home Delivery and Bulk Sale Transport License for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) through integrated tank units, such as rigid trucks or bobtails, is regulated by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and SMEs (MICM).

This legal framework establishes specific regulations to ensure safety in transportation and the proper commercialization of LPG. The process of obtaining the license requires compliance with requirements and registration in the National Registry of Fuel Dispensing Stations and LPG Plants.

Additionally, security measures are applied, and sanctions are imposed in case of non-compliance.

Process of Obtaining the Home Delivery and Bulk Sale Transport License for LPG

The process to obtain this license in the Dominican Republic requires meeting a series of requirements and following an established registration procedure. Below, we detail the key aspects of this process:

Requirements for requesting the license

Have the necessary legal documentation, such as the National Registry of Fuel Dispensing Stations and LPG Plants.
Submit a security plan that complies with the established regulations for the transportation and storage of LPG.
Demonstrate the economic and financial capacity to carry out the activity of transportation and bulk sale of LPG.
Have suitable facilities for the storage and distribution of LPG, including integrated tank units.

Procedure for registering LPG transport units

Once the prerequisites are met, the procedure for registering LPG transport units must be followed. This process involves:

Submitting the application for registration of integrated tank units for LPG transportation to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and SMEs (MICM).
Provide the required documentation, including safety certification of the units and their technical enablement.
Pay the corresponding fees established by the MICM.
Once the application and complete documentation are received, the MICM will review and evaluate the transport units.
If all requirements are met, the home delivery and bulk sale transport license for LPG will be granted.

Our services include:

Legal advice in gathering documents and requirements necessary for the application for home delivery and bulk sale transport license.
Preparation, drafting, and follow-up of the application.
Submission of required documents to the MICM.