S.L. 65.19 Art. 49Requirements for validity.

(1) An ECMT licence shall be invalid if it does not contain the following particulars entered indelibly:

(a) name or business name and full address of the undertaking;

(b) signature and stamp of the body issuing the licence;

(c) dates on which the validity of the licence begins and ends;

(d) date of issue of the licence.

(e) Licences for ''green'' or ''greener and safe'' or ''EUR03 safe'' vehicles, as defined in the Sixth Schedule, are also considered invalid, if a spot check shows that the emission or safety requirements laid down for such vehicles are not fulfilled.

(2) Licences may be withdrawn by the Authority, more particularly in the event of serious or repeated infringements and in cases of insufficient use or use for bilateral transport operations only.

(3) In case that it is discovered that a forged, lost or stolen ECMT licence is being used, or that an EMCT licence is being used by a haulier other than the licence holder or in case of use of a forged certificate, the licence is to be withdrawn immediately and communicated to the competent authority in the country of the haulier’s registration.

(4) Likewise if it is discovered that an outdated or expired ECMT licence is being used, it shall be withdrawn immediately and communicated to the relevant authority.