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28 Where the Board determines that an application for an order for the exportation of oil contains all the information necessary to dispose of the application, the Board may issue an order authorizing a person

• (a) to export heavy crude oil for a period not exceeding two years; or

• (b) to export oil, other than heavy crude oil, for a period not exceeding one year.

27 The following are matters in respect of which terms and conditions may be included in any licence for the exportation of oil:

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• (b) the period within which the exportation of the oil must commence in order for the licence to remain in effect;

• (c) the total quantity of oil that may be exported;

• (d) the points of exportation of the oil from Canada; and

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24 The following transactions are exempt from the operation of Part VI of the Act:

• (a) the importation of any oil; and

• (b) the exportation of any oil

  • (i) that is necessary to effect deliveries of oil by pipeline to consignees in accordance with normal pipeline operating practices,

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  • (iv) that has previously been imported into Canada, except where the oil is refined petroleum products.

• 7 (1) A member of the Board or any person authorized by the Board in writing for the purpose may, in order to carry out an inspection in connection with the exportation or importation of oil or gas, at any reasonable time

  • (a) enter any premises in which oil or gas is produced or recovered for export from Canada, is exported from Canada or is imported into Canada, or any place of business related to such production or recovery;

  • (b) inspect any instruments, devices, plant, equipment, books, records or accounts or any other thing used for or in connection with the exportation or importation of oil or gas; and

4 The approval of the Governor in Council is required prior to the issuance of a licence for

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• (c) the exportation of heavy crude oil; or

• (d) the exportation of oil other than heavy crude oil.