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B 2103 Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 205

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SCHEDULE
[regulation 137 (1)]
GENERAL CONTRAVENTIONS AND PENALTIES
A.
The penalties for general contraventions in the midstream and downstream petroleum
industry are outlined in the following table —
S/N
CONTRAVENTION
1.
Engaging in any midstream or downstream petroleum
operations without a valid licence or permit where such licence
or permit is required under the Act or these Regulations.
2.
Obstruction or assault of an officer of the Authority or any
person authorised by the Authority in the exercise of the
powers conferred on the Authority under the Act.
3.
Refusing an officer of the Authority or any person authorised
by the Authority access to any premises, facility or retail
outlet.
4.
Refusal to submit to a search of any premises, facility or retail
outlet by an officer of the Authority or any person authorised
by the Authority.
5.
Failure to comply with any lawful demand, notice or order of
an officer of the Authority or any person authorised by the
Authority in the execution of its duties under the Act or
these Regulations.
6.
Using or permitting a facility, infrastructure, material or
equipment to be used for or in relation to the commission of
any offence.
7.
Utilisation of non- Authority accredited service providers or
personnel for fabrication, construction, calibration, testing
or any other midstream or downstream activity.
8.
Undertaking an activity in the midstream or downstream
industry without the midstream and downstream oil and gas
industry service permit.
9.
Unlawfully removing, destroying or damaging any
infrastructure, facility or equipment used for midstream or
downstream petroleum operations.
PENALTY
A penalty not exceeding
NGN50,000,000 and the
sealing of the premises or
facility.
NGN20,000,000 
and
suspension or revocation
of licence.
NGN5,000,000 and the
sealing of the premises,
facility or retail outlet.
NGN5,000,000 and the
sealing of the premises,
facility or retail outlet.
NGN5,000,000 
and
suspension or revocation
of licence.
NGN25,000,000 
and
confiscation of the facility,
infrastructure, material or
equipment.
NGN 15,000,000 and
suspension of licence,
permit or authorisation for
not more than one year.
A penalty not exceeding
NGN1,000,000 and/or
suspension from providing
services to the midstream
or downstream industry for
not more than one year.
A penalty not exceeding
NGN50,000,000 and the
person who committed the
contravention 
shall