PART 2Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum

CHAPTER 3Information and samples

Retention

I128Retention of information and samples

1

Regulations made by the Secretary of State may require—

a

specified relevant persons to retain specified petroleum-related information;

b

specified offshore licensees to retain specified petroleum-related samples.

2

Regulations under this section may include provision about—

a

the form or manner in which information or samples are to be retained;

b

the period for which information or samples are to be retained;

c

the event that triggers the commencement of that period.

3

In this section, “specified” means specified, or of a description specified, in regulations under this section.

4

Requirements imposed by regulations under this section are sanctionable in accordance with Chapter 5.

5

Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult the OGA.