Section 228: Offences.

1 A person shall not -
a obstruct or assault any officer of the Commission or Authority or any person authorised by the Commission or Authority in the exercise of the powers conferred on the Commission or Authority under this Act;
b refuse any officer of the Commission or Authority or any person authorised by the Commission or Authority, as the case may be, access to any premises, facilities or retail outlets or refuse to submit to a search of any premises, facilities or retail outlets by any authorised officer or agent of the Commission or Authority; or
c fail to comply with any lawful demand, notice or order of an officer or authorised person of the Commission or Authority in the execution of the officer's duties under this Act.

2 A person shall not -
a engage in any petroleum operations without a valid lease, licence or permit where such lease, licence or permit is required under this Act;
b unlawfully remove, destroy or damage any facility used for petroleum operations;
c furnish a statement or incomplete information calculated to mislead or wilfully delay or obstruct the Commission or Authority and its officers in the exercise of their duties;
d obstruct or fail to cooperate with the Commission or Authority in its investigation of any suspected crime or corrupt practice;
e act in breach of any relevant network code, where applicable to such person or in violation of this Act in relation to the allocation of available capacity, access and payment of tariffs in respect of the use of any facility or infrastructure; or
f use or permit its facility, infrastructure or equipment to be used for or in relation to the Commission or Authority of any offence.