Singapore legislation

Clause 12

of Petroleum Bill

Clause 12

Powers of inspectors

(1)

Any inspector under this Act may —

(a)

board any vessel having or believed to have Class A, Class B or Class C petroleum as cargo;

(b)

inspect, examine and test all Class A or any petroleum or substance believed to be petroleum on board such vessel;

(c)

stop and examine any vehicle where he has reason to believe that Class A, Class B or Class C petroleum is being transported in excess of quantities prescribed by regulations made under this Act;

(d)

examine and test any petroleum or substance believed to be petroleum stored on land;

(e)

take samples of petroleum; and

(f)

enter any place where he has reason to believe that Class A, Class B or Class C petroleum is kept in excess of quantities prescribed by regulations made under this Act.

(2)

Any officer authorised by the Minister for the purpose or any police officer not below the rank of sergeant may board any ship or vessel for the purpose of ascertaining whether any breach of this Act is being or has been committed.

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