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Petroleum (Pollution Compensation) Regulations (Chapter 62:01).

Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
These Regulations concern compensation for damage to land polluted by petroleum operations. Owners of land may lodge complaint with operators and if done so, the operator shall investigate the complaint together by a valuator approved by the Minister. The valuator shall calculate damage to crops in accordance with current Valuation of Crop Plant Schedules. If no agreement on compensation can be found, the Minister shall refer the matter to alternative dispute resolution.
Notes
Consolidated version of L.N. No. 134/1997 as authorized by L.R.O. 1/2009 (updated as at 31 December 2009) and amended last by L.N. 185/1998.These Regulations repeal the Oil and Water Board Ordinance.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements