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Petroleum Act, 2016 (Act No. 3 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Oil Transport/storage Internal trade International trade Certification Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Mining
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of six Chapters, regulates petroleum import, transport, storage, distribution, refining, blending, testing, licensing and all aspects related to petroleum exploitation. The Act is divided as follows: Definitions (Chap. 1); Control of Petroleum (Chap. 2); Licenses (Chap. 3); Petroleum Testing (Chap. 4); Chapter offences and penalties (Chap. 5); Miscellaneous (Chap. 6).

Full text
English/Bengali
Website
www.bdlaws.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repeals

Petroleum Act, 1934 (Act No. XXX of 1934).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1934 (1986)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX