Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Petroleum Act (Cap. 219).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (1982)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make better provision for the exploration for, the boring for and the getting of petroleum and for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Oil Exploration Pollution control Servitude Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of petroleum exploration and development operations and provides rules for such operations, defines rights and duties of holders of licences under this Act with respect to licensed operations, the prevention of pollution, land rights of other persons and the land occupied by them.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Petroleum Regulations (Cap. 219).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1978 (1994)

Keyword: Mining, Oil, Exploration, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Petroleum Act, 2016 (No. 2 of 2016).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2016

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine area, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Basic legislation, Mining, Oil, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX