Bangladesh Petroleum Act, 1974 (Act No. LXIX of 1974). País/Territorio Bangladesh Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1974 (1976) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for the exploration, development, exploitation, production, processing, refining and marketing of petroleum. Materia Recursos minerales Palabra clave Hidrocarburos Exploración Plataforma continental Control de la contaminación Inspección Infracciones/sanciones Zona marítima Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Países menos desarrollados, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 22 August 1974. Resumen The Government shall have the right to explore, develop, exploit, etc. petroleum within the territory, continental shelf and economic zone of Bangladesh (sect. 3). The Government shall authorize any person to inspect the installation, well, etc. of any person engaged in petroleum operations (sect. 5). Section 6 defines duties of the persons engaged in petroleum operations which shall not interfere with navigation, fishing and conservation of resources of the sea, and shall consider factors related to the environment. Penal provisions are given in section 9. Texto completo Inglés Página web bdlaws.gov.bd