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Law No. 3/2001 approving the Oil Act and repealing Law No. 3/81.

Country
Mozambique
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Law, composed of 31 articles, regulates the legal regime applicable to concession of Oil use rights in Mozambique State. In particular, the Law rules on property and control over Oil resources, requirements and administrative procedures for oil operations. Moreover, the Law rules the environmental safety measures and concerns to be taken into account. Finally, the Law establishes the fiscal regime and the required procedures for dispute settlement.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/moz49916.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication.
Notes
This Law repeals Law No. 3/81 not available in the database.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Boletim da Republica, I Série, No. 8, Suplemento, 21 February 2001, pp. 42(1-42(6).
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 3/2001.
Amended by
Law No. 12/2007 amending Oil Act.
Implemented by
Decree No. 56/2010 approving the Environmental Regulation for Oil operations.
Decree No. 40/2010 approving the oil concession research and production, within the area "A" to: "Sasol Petroleum Mozambique Exploration, Limited" and to the National Agency for Hydrocarbons (ENH) E.P."
Decree No. 36/2001 defining the limits of the Partial Protection Area along the corridor of the Gas pipeline.
Repealed by
Law No. 21/2014 on Oil.