LPG Industry Regulation Act (Republic Act No. 11592).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act aims for protecting the interests of end-consumers, ensuring their general welfare, and establishing standards of conduct for business. The State shall ensure the health, safety, security, environmental, and quality standards for importing, refining, storing, exporting, refilling, transportation, distribution, and marketing of LPG. The Department of Energy (DOE) shall regulate, supervise, and monitor the LPG industry and all LPG industry participants. The Act further provides for registration and license for operation, regulations for Auto-LPG container importers and manufacturers, LPG cylinder exchange and swapping program, monitoring and enforcement mechanism, and prohibited acts and penalties. The Act contains 58 Articles designed in 12 Chapters.
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Long title of text
An Act establishing the regulatory framework for the safe operations of the liquefied petroleum gas industry, delineating the powers and functions of various government agencies, defining and penalizing certain prohibited Acts.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No