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Library Act on combating Oil Pollution on Land of 1974.

Act on combating Oil Pollution on Land of 1974.

Act on combating Oil Pollution on Land of 1974.

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This Act prescribes measures to prevent or combat oil pollution caused to soil, water and plant and animal life by the spillage of crude oil products derived from it, including waste. A person who stores large quantities of oil shall acquire equipment and materials to combat oil pollution. The Ministry of Environment shall be the main authority for purposes of this Act. The Act furthermore defines various duties of persons who manage or possess oil and local authorities in case of accidents involving oil and defines offences.

Implemented by: Decree on combating oil pollution on land (No. 977 of 1974). (1974-12-20)
Repealed by: Act on Oil Pollution Response (No. 1673 of 2009). (2009)

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