Registration of a Private Water Transport / Carter Vehicle - Victoria

Description

A water transport vehicle is a vehicle used by a private water carter. If you intend to sell the water for any purpose connected with human consumption (such as preparation of food or ice, or to preserve unpackaged food) you will need this licence.

You will need to register your business with the council in which your vehicle is garaged (principal council), regardless of where you deliver the water. If you operate more than one vehicle then you need to register with the council in which the majority of vehicles are garaged.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To obtain this registration you must:

  • Register under the Food Act;
  • Contact your principal council; and
  • Lodge your registration form with your principal council to ensure you meet your obligations under the Food Act.

Please consult the responsible council for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You will need to keep records about which water corporations you purchase your drinking water from, their contact details, and any dockets and invoices.

Duration

12 months.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the responsible council for specific information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Registration of a Private Water Transport / Carter Vehicle - Please contact Streatrader for application forms and registration details.

Act(s) name

Food Act 1984 VIC

Safe Drinking Water Act 2003 VIC

Regulation(s) name

Food (Forms and Registration) Regulations 2005 VIC

Approval time

Ten days for a statement of trade after principal council approval.

Administering agency

Golden Plains Shire Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Environmental Health Officer

Golden Plains Shire Council
Operating address: 2 Pope Street
Bannockburn, Victoria 3331
Mailing address: PO BOX 111
Bannockburn, Victoria 3331
Toll Free: 1300 363 036
Phone: 03 5220 7111
Fax: 03 5220 7100
Email: enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au
Website: Golden Plains Shire Council (Opens in new window)