SECTION 21 — The following shall be considered offences within the meaning of this law:

- flaring without authorization; - flaring contrary to the provisions hereunder; - non-compliance with standards of flaring - non-compliance with technical, safety and health regulations on flaring operations; - non-compliance with environmental regulations; - non-maintenance; - non-compliance with accounting standards hereunder; - concealment of information and communications which the Minister in charge of the upstream petroleum sector is responsible for monitoring; - obstruction of control by sworn officers. II- PENALTIES