Who can apply for a Special Occasion Permit (Section 20H Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973)
A dealer may apply to the Commissioner for Consumer Protection for a temporary permit to carry on business where a special occasion is being, or is to be, held at a place for a limited period and the dealer wishes to carry on business in premises at the place in connection with the occasion.
What do I need to lodge a complete application
An application must:
- Complete all of the relevant sections of the renewal application form.
- Attach/pay the correct fee for each permit. This is payable at the time of lodging the application.
- be lodged at least 7 days prior to the special occasion.
- be submitted by the holder of a dealer’s licence that will be current at the time of the event, a licensed yard manager employed and authorised by the applicant licensee or the authorised event organiser (with a list of all participating dealers that will be licensed at the time of the event).
- detail the special occasion for which a temporary permit is being applied for and why the dealer wishes to carry on business on premises in connection with the occasion.
A permit is not required for a ‘new vehicle only’ display in a location which is not staffed.
The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the holder of a temporary permit, revoke the permit if the Commissioner considers there is justification for doing so.
Lodging your application
Once you have completed the application form, you can lodge your application in one of two ways:
| By Post | In person (including payments) |
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| Licensing Services Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Locked Bag 100 EAST PERTH WA 6892 | Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm Customer Service |
