Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

12 October 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instruments No. 56 of 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Petroleum (Marking and Quality Control) Regulations, 2009 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

10. Other offences and penalties.
(1) The holder of a petroleum operating licence, whether an importer, marketer of a petroleum product, dealer or retailer, or any other person commits an offence where he or she-
(a) is found in possession of an unauthorised marker or a petroleum product with an unauthorised marker;
(b) tampers with or breaks a seal applied to a petroleum facility including a pump of a depot, retail outlet, consumer site, truck or wagon.
(c) exceeds fourty five days before effecting payment for marking carried out under these regulations.
(2) An importer, marketer or dealer of a petroleum product, or any other person who commits an offence under subregulation (1) is liable on conviction to-
(a) pay a fine of twenty five currency points, in the case of an offender committing the offence for the first time;
(b) pay a fine of fourty eight currency points, in the case of an offender committing the offence for the second time;
(c) suspension of his or her operating licence for a period of not more than six months in the case of a third offence;
(d) revocation of his or her operating licence and forfeiture to the state of the petroleum product in the case of a fourth offence.
11. Fees.
The fees to be paid by importers for the testing and examination of petroleum products under these Regulations shall be five Uganda shillings for every litre. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 10 & 11 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Petroleum products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.