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Petroleum Products Regulations : Petroleum Products and Energy Act, 1990

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Petroleum Product Regulations 2000 Petroleum Products and Energy Act, 1990.pdf Import/Export Act

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1. Conditions of Wholesale License
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 03/07/2000

General conditions for wholesale licenses include:

1. Compliance: Adhere to the Act, Regulations, and other applicable laws related to labor, safety, hazardous substances, security, health, and environment.
2. Bulk Sales: Sell fuel only in bulk quantities.
3. Sales Restrictions: Fuel sales to entities other than specified ones must follow regulation 8 and only occur at the wholesaler's dispensing point.
4. Approvals and Permits: Obtain all necessary import, export, and wholesale approvals and permits.
5. Record-Keeping: Maintain and submit required records and information to the Minister.
6. Specifications: Ensure petroleum products meet approved specifications.
7. Storage Facilities: Abandon storage facilities only as per Regulations.
8. Duties and Taxes: Pay all applicable duties, levies, and taxes.
9. Facility Changes: Notify the Minister of any changes to storage facilities before making them.
10. Dangerous Situations: Report any dangerous situations and corrective actions to the Minister.
11. Spill Regulations: Follow Regulations related to petroleum product spills.

The Minister may impose additional special conditions on a wholesale license.
2. Information to be submitted to Minister by wholesale licence-holder
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Licensing Requirement Goods

A wholesale license-holder must:

1. Respond to Ministerial Notices: Provide requested information to the Minister about dangerous situations, storage of petroleum products, and any other details required for effective regulation.
   
2. Annual Reporting (due by February 28 each year):
   - Report the total quantity of imported and exported petroleum products, specifying types.
   - For imports, provide the source; for exports, include customer details and destination country.
   - List all ports used for import and export.
   - Report the CIF price of petroleum products in Namibian dollars at the time of import.
   - Provide details on all storage facilities, including location, capacity, ownership, and shared use.
   - Detail all retail outlets and consumer installations supplied, including names, locations, and quantities.
   - Report any non-retail persons supplied with petroleum products.
   - Inform about any changes to previously reported information, not requiring a license amendment.