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Petroleum and Oil Fuel (Landing and Storage) Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1925 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous substances Transport/storage Oil Oil pollution Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act provides rules for the landing and storage of petroleum so as to prevent damage to persons and the environment. It also specifies standards for imported petroleum and requires licences to be obtained for the retail sale of petroleum.

Full text
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