Register of operators
Article 1
1. Import licences, exemption certificates and aid certificates shall be issued only to operators entered in a Register of operators pursuing an economic activity under the specific supply arrangements kept by the competent authorities (hereinafter referred to as ‘the register’). 2. Any operator established in the Union may apply to be entered in the register. Entry in the register shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) operators shall possess the means, structures and legal authorisations required to carry on their activities and shall, in particular, have duly complied with their obligations regarding business accounting and taxation; (b) operators shall be able to prove that their activities are carried out in the outermost region or regions concerned; (c) operators remain responsible for the compliance with all requirements subscribed when carrying out an operation of supply arrangements until the sale to the end-user.