Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

28 August 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Petroleum Supply Act 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Petroleum Supply Act 2003 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

17. Obligation to obtain permit or license
(2) No person shall perform petroleum supply operations without having obtained a petroleum operating license under this Act.
22. Assignment of permits and license
No permit or license may be assigned by or otherwise transferred from the holder to another person without the prior approval in writing of the Commissioner and subject to the payment of the prescribed fee, unless otherwise provided for by regulations.
29. Supply chain open to all persons
Any person, whether Ugandan or foreign, may participate in all or any activities of the supply chain, subject to this Act and any other applicable laws. 

Reference of the measure

Part IV Regulation 17 (2); Regulations 22 & 29 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Petroleum products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.