Applies toBahrain
TypeLaw
Issued18 Sep 2014
Issued byKingdom of Bahrain; competent authority is the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE)
What it is and does
This law approves the GCC Unified Law on ozone-depleting substances for Bahrain and names the SCE as the authority. It sets penalties: importing used ODS equipment can bring jail and a fine of up to BD 3,000 with mandatory confiscation. Breaches of the import approval, licence and re-export rules carry up to BD 2,000. Breaches of reporting and disposal rules carry up to BD 1,000.
Who it affects
Importers, distributors, workshops and technicians
Key points
- SCE is the licensing authority for ozone-depleting gases and equipment
- Used ODS equipment import: jail and/or up to BD 3,000 plus confiscation
- Breaking the import approval, licence or re-export rules (Arts 5, 6, 10, 11): up to BD 2,000
- Missing quarterly reports or disposing without approval (Arts 12, 14): up to BD 1,000
- SCE decisions can be challenged by grievance within 30 days
Official text
lloc.gov.bh ↗ · Source: Bahrain Legislation & Legal Opinion Commission (LLOC)
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