Section 229: Penalties.
1 A person who violates the provisions of section 228 of this Act commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine prescribed in regulations.
2 Where an offence has been committed under section 228 (2) (b) of this Act, the person who committed the offence shall discontinue the operations of the affected infrastructure, facility or equipment until any damage, alteration, malfunction or loss has been rectified and all safety issues have been resolved.
3 The Commission or Authority, as the case may be, may by regulation, where necessary, review the amount of the penalty stipulated in subsection (1) to reflect the effect of inflation or for other justified reasons.
Cite this section
Section 229, PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT, 2021 (2021).
https://repo.podus.ai/laws/petroleum-industry-act-2021/section/229/