(1) A person may not install, replace or relocate a tank, pump or drawing-off device in connection with the possession, use, storage or sale of combustible liquids or flammable liquids in an aggregate capacity in excess of 30 gallons unless the person has a permit from the department.

(2) A person may not install, replace or relocate a container, pressure vessel or piece of compression equipment for the storage and dispensing of compressed natural gas as a vehicular fuel in fleet and public dispensing operations unless the person has a permit from the department.

(1) To receive or renew a permit under this section, an applicant must submit an application in a form prescribed by the department.

(2) The department shall make a decision on permit issuance based upon the applicant's ability to safely handle combustible liquids or flammable liquids in accordance with regulations under section 4.

(3) An applicant may appeal a denial of permit issuance under paragraph (2) to the board. The board's affirmance of a denial constitutes a final order. This paragraph is subject to 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 5 Subch. A (relating to practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies) and Ch. 7 Subch. A (relating to judicial review of Commonwealth agency action).