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Paragraph 73 Release of petroleum hydrocarbonI1

England, Wales and Scotland Not yet in force

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Any unintentional release of petroleum hydrocarbon on or from an offshore installation which—

(a)

results in—

(i)

a fire or explosion; or

(ii)

the taking of action to prevent or limit the consequences of a potential fire or explosion; or

(b)

has the potential to cause death or major injury to any person.

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Sch. 2 para. 73 in force at 1.4.1996, see reg. 1