Law No. 3/2001 approving the Oil Act and repealing Law No. 3/81. Country/Territory Mozambique Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim da Republica, I Série, No. 8, Suplemento, 21 February 2001, pp. 42(1-42(6). Subject Energy Keyword Authorization/permit Basic legislation Concession Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Natural gas Oil Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. 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. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 36/2001 defining the limits of the Partial Protection Area along the corridor of the Gas pipeline. Legislation | Mozambique | 2001 Keyword: Policy/planning, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protected area, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 56/2010 approving the Environmental Regulation for Oil operations. Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Oil, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Oil pollution, EIA Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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." Legislation | Mozambique | 2010 Keyword: Concession, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Oil Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 12/2007 amending Oil Act. Legislation | Mozambique | 2007 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Oil, Tax/levy Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No. 21/2014 on Oil. Legislation | Mozambique | 2014 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Concession, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Natural gas, Oil, Mining, Standards, Protection of environment, Management/conservation, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX