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A BILL FOR A LAW TO  PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE FUEL MARKET IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS BY THE UTILITY REGULATION AND COMPETITION OFFICE; AND FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONNECTED PURPOSES The Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017 THE FUEL MARKET REGULATION BILL, 2017 MEMORANDUM OF OBJECTS AND REASONS This Bill seeks to provide for the regulation of the fuel market by the Utility Regulation and Competition Office (\u201cthe Office\u201d). The Office has powers to regulate all utility markets pursuant to the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016. Clause 1 provides the short title and the commencement provisions. Clause 2 is the interpretation clause. Clause 3 sets out the functions of Cabinet under the legislation. Clause 4 provides for Cabinet to give directions to the Office. Clause 5 sets out the functions of the Office. Clause 6 provides for the registration of importers of fuel. Clause 7 provides that for the purposes of section 44 of the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 sectoral providers listed in the Schedule are considered to have significant market power in the markets specified in that Schedule. Clause 8 permits the Office to obtain access to information it requires for its functions from any government entity, any person in the fuel sector or any other person whom the Office reasonably believes may have access to the information it requires. Clause 9 provides that fees due under the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003 are due and payable to the Office and form part of the revenue of the Office. Clause 10 provides for the making of regulations and rules to give effect to the legislation. 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(1) This Law may be cited as the Fuel Market Regulation Law, 2017. (2) This Law shall come into force on such date as may be appointed by order made by the Cabinet. 2. (1) In this Law - \u201cadministrative determination\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016; \u201ccovered service\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016; \u201cfuel\u201d includes - (a) petrol; (b) diesel; Short title and commencement Interpretation Law 49 of 2016 The Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017 (c) kerosene; (d) aviation fuels; (c) liquefied petroleum gas; (d) liquefied natural gas; (e) compressed natural gas; (f) biodiesel (that is, a diesel fuel obtained by esterification of oil derived from plants or animals); (g) ethanol; (h) any substance that is used as a substitute for a fuel mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g); (i) any other petroleum or non-petroleum fuel; and (j) any substance that is supplied or represented as - (i) a fuel mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g); or (ii) a substitute substance under paragraph (h); \u201cfuel sector\u201d means persons engaged in business in the fuel market and such business includes importing, exporting, re-exporting, shipping, transporting, processing, refining, storing, distributing, marketing, and selling of fuel; \u201cgovernment entity\u201d includes a ministry, portfolio, the Cabinet Office, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Office of the Complaints Commissioner, the Office of the Information Commissioner, the Audit Office, the Legislative Assembly, a statutory body, statutory authority and a government company; \u201cimporter\u201d means the holder of an import permit issued under the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003; \u201cMinister\u201d means the member of Cabinet charged with responsibility for the fuel sector; \u201cOffice\u201d means the Utility Regulation and Competition Office established by the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016; \u201cregulated premises\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003; and \u201csectoral provider\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016. (2) Services offered and provided by the fuel sector are covered services for the purposes of the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016. 3. (1) Cabinet shall establish and maintain policies designed to ensure that - Law 21 of 2003 Law 49 of 2016 Law 21 of 2003 Law 49 of 2016 Functions of Cabinet The Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017 (a) the importation, exportation, re-export, shipping, transporting, processing, refining, storing, distributing, marketing, and selling of fuels; (b) the operations and activities of the fuel sector; and (c) any matters considered by Cabinet to be in the public interest relating to the handling and sale of fuel, are carried out in a manner that is consistent with the public interest, so as to attain the objectives and purposes set out in subsection (2). (2) The objectives and purposes referred to in subsection (1) are as follows- (a) to ensure that the Islands have a proper, adequate and continuous supply of fuel which are obtained under the most economical and competitive terms possible, taking into account all available sources of supply of fuel; (b) to ensure that the fuel sector in the Islands operates under conditions of orderly, economic, efficient and fair competition; (c) to ensure the provision to the public of fuel at reasonable prices which accord with international price levels, while ensuring that persons in the fuel sector obtain fair and reasonable returns; (d) to prevent collusive practices in the fuel sector, particularly as to prices; (e) to facilitate the introduction of alternative fuels into the economy when economically and technically feasible so to do; and (f) to facilitate investments in the fuel sector in a manner which promotes fair competition and economic activity and the sustainability of fuel supplies. 4. In addition to its powers to issue directions to the Office pursuant to the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 Cabinet may, if it appears to Cabinet that there is a reduction of competition in the fuel sector, direct the Office to carry out investigations into this matter and to report to Cabinet on the results of the investigations. 5. (1) The Office shall supervise the fuel sector in accordance with its jurisdiction under the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 and, in doing so, the functions of the Office are as follows - (a) to implement policy objectives set out in directions issued by Cabinet pursuant to the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016; (b) to promote fair competition in the fuel sector; (c) to provide consumer protection in the fuel sector; (d) to conduct investigations required under this Law; Directions by Cabinet Law 49 of 2016 Functions of the Office under this Law Law 49 of 2016 The Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017 (e) to monitor the prices of fuel; (f) to promote and facilitate the introduction of alternative fuels into the economy; (g) to discharge duties conferred on it by this Law or any other law; (h) to appoint the Chief Petroleum Inspector pursuant to the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003; (i) to ensure that the fuels supplies of the Islands are adequate, reliable, efficient and economical for the Islands and for consumers; (j) to establish and keep under review procedures and processes determined by the Office to be necessary to assure public safety and a healthy and safe environment in all regulated premises; (k) to prevent discrimination against, or preferential treatment of, any person in the fuel sector, and to prevent monopolistic control of any segment of the chain of supply of fuel; and (l) to minimise barriers to entry for new participation and investors in the fuel markets. (2) In performing its functions and exercising its powers under this or any other Law, the Office - (a) may make administrative determinations relating to issues arising in the regulation of the business of the fuel sector; (b) shall monitor the global fuel markets in order to understand the market forces which impact on the importation and pricing of fuel delivered to the Islands; (c) shall regulate the operations and trade practices of the fuel sector, having regard to the ecological and environmental needs of the Islands; (d) where appropriate and, if considered to be in the public interest, may mandate and regulate infrastructure sharing; (e) shall facilitate investments in the fuels sector to secure efficiency, competitive prices and growth in the economy generally; (f) shall maintain a data base of all fuels imported into the Islands, and, as near current as possible, an inventory of bulk storage; (g) shall conduct market analyses to assess the effectiveness of competition in the markets; (h) shall provide reports to the Cabinet on the effectiveness of competition in the fuel market; (i) shall take such action as is required under this Law and any other law to secure the safety of regulated premises; (j) shall collect fees due under this Law and the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003; and (k) shall perform any and all such acts as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Law. Law 21 of 2003 Law 21 of 2003 The Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017 6. (1) The Office shall cause to be compiled and maintained a register of importers to whom import permits have been issued under the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003. (2) The Office shall register an importer after an import permit has been issued and the importer shall pay the prescribed registration fee. (3) An importer shall be considered to be a sectoral provider and an authorization holder and shall be subject to the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016. (4) The Office shall keep the register in such medium as it determines and the register must at all reasonable times be available for inspection by any person upon payment of the prescribed register inspection fee, if any. (5) The registration fee forms part of the revenue of the Office and shall be recoverable as a debt due to the Office. 7. For the purposes of section 44 of the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 sectoral providers listed in the Schedule are considered to have significant market power in the markets specified in that Schedule. 8. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Office may access any information that it requires for the carrying out of its functions under this Law from any government entity, any person in the fuel sector or any other person whom the Office reasonably believes may have access to the information it requires. (2) Section 9 of the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 shall apply for the purposes of this section. 9. All fees under the Dangerous Substance Handling and Storage Law, 2003 are due and payable to the Office, shall form part of the revenue of the Office and are recoverable as debts due to the Office. 10. (1) The Cabinet may make regulations for the better carrying out of this Law and for giving effect thereto, and in particular the Cabinet may make regulations - (a) prescribing matters required or permitted by this Law or any other relevant law to be prescribed; (b) facilitating the investigations of, or into, any action that may be an offence under this Law, the Utility Regulation and Registration of importers Law 21 of 2003 Law 49 of 2016 Significant market power Law 49 of 2016 Access to information Law 49 of 2016 Fees under the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003 Regulations and rules Law 49 of 2016 Law 21 of 2003 The Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017 Competition Law, 2016 and the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003; (c) on the recommendation of the Office, prescribing - (i) the registration fee; (ii) the register inspection fee; (ii) matters relating to registration under this Law; (iv) matters for the promotion of competition; and (v) measures for the protection of consumers or the general effectiveness of the fuel sector; and (d) on the recommendation of the Office, prescribing matters for the better carrying out of the duties and powers of the Office. (2) Regulations made under this section may provide that the contravention of any provision constitutes an offence and may prescribe penalties for any such offence not exceeding the maximum fine and term of imprisonment prescribed in this Law for any offence under this Law. (3) The Office may make rules in relation to - (a) infrastructure sharing in the fuel sector; (b) measures requiring the fuel sector to publish certain information; (c) measures intended to increase competitive behavior in the fuel sector; and (d) such other measures as the Office considers necessary for the carrying out of its duties under this Law, and the Office shall consult with the Minister before making such rules. SCHEDULE Sectoral providers with significant market power 1. Rubis Cayman Islands Limited in the automotive fuel market. 2. SOL Petroleum Cayman Limited in the automotive fuel market. 3. SOL Energy Resources Inc. in the supplies & trading markets for petroleum products. 4. 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The Office has powers to\nregulate all utility markets pursuant to the Utility Regulation and Competition\nLaw, 2016.\nClause 1 provides the short title and the commencement provisions.\nClause 2 is the interpretation clause.\nClause 3 sets out the functions of Cabinet under the legislation.\nClause 4 provides for Cabinet to give directions to the Office.\nClause 5 sets out the functions of the Office.\nClause 6 provides for the registration of importers of fuel.\nClause 7 provides that for the purposes of section 44 of the Utility Regulation and\nCompetition Law, 2016 sectoral providers listed in the Schedule are considered to\nhave significant market power in the markets specified in that Schedule.\nClause 8 permits the Office to obtain access to information it requires for its\nfunctions from any government entity, any person in the fuel sector or any other\nperson whom the Office reasonably believes may have access to the information\nit requires.\nClause 9 provides that fees due under the Dangerous Substances Handling and\nStorage Law, 2003 are due and payable to the Office and form part of the revenue\nof the Office.\nClause 10 provides for the making of regulations and rules to give effect to the\nlegislation.\nSCHEDULE- Sectoral providers with significant market power\n\nThe Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017\n\n3\nTHE FUEL MARKET REGULATION BILL, 2017\nARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES\n\n1.\nShort title and commencement\n2.\nInterpretation\n3.\nFunctions of Cabinet\n4.\nDirections by Cabinet\n5.\nFunctions of the Office under this Law\n6.\nRegistration of importers\n7.\nSignificant market power\n8.\nAccess to information\n9.\nFees under the Dangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003\n10. Regulations and rules\n\nThe Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017\n\n4\nCAYMAN ISLANDS\n\nA BILL FOR A LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE\nFUEL MARKET IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS BY THE UTILITY\nREGULATION AND COMPETITION OFFICE; AND FOR INCIDENTAL\nAND  CONNECTED PURPOSES\n\nENACTED by the Legislature of the Cayman Islands.\n\n1.\n(1) This Law may be cited as the Fuel Market Regulation Law, 2017.\n(2) This Law shall come into force on such date as may be appointed by\norder made by the Cabinet.\n2.\n(1) In this Law -\n\u201cadministrative determination\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Utility\nRegulation and Competition Law, 2016;\n\u201ccovered service\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Utility Regulation and\nCompetition Law, 2016;\n\u201cfuel\u201d includes -\n(a)\npetrol;\n(b) diesel;\nShort title and\ncommencement\nInterpretation\nLaw 49 of 2016\n\nThe Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017\n\n5\n(c)\nkerosene;\n(d) aviation fuels;\n(c)\nliquefied petroleum gas;\n(d) liquefied natural gas;\n(e)\ncompressed natural gas;\n(f)\nbiodiesel (that is, a diesel fuel obtained by esterification of oil\nderived from plants or animals);\n(g) ethanol;\n(h) any substance that is used as a substitute for a fuel mentioned in\nparagraphs (a) to (g);\n(i)\nany other petroleum or non-petroleum fuel; and\n(j)\nany substance that is supplied or represented as -\n(i)\na fuel mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (g); or\n(ii) a substitute substance under paragraph (h);\n\u201cfuel sector\u201d means persons engaged in business in the fuel market and such\nbusiness includes importing, exporting, re-exporting, shipping, transporting,\nprocessing, refining, storing, distributing, marketing, and selling of fuel;\n\u201cgovernment entity\u201d includes a ministry, portfolio, the Cabinet Office, Office of\nthe Director of Public Prosecutions, the Office of the Complaints Commissioner,\nthe Office of the Information Commissioner, the Audit Office, the Legislative\nAssembly, a statutory body, statutory authority and a government company;\n\u201cimporter\u201d means the holder of an import permit issued under the Dangerous\nSubstances Handling and Storage Law, 2003;\n\u201cMinister\u201d means the member of Cabinet charged with responsibility for the fuel\nsector;\n\u201cOffice\u201d means the Utility Regulation and Competition Office established by the\nUtility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016;\n\u201cregulated premises\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Dangerous Substances\nHandling and Storage Law, 2003; and\n\u201csectoral provider\u201d has the meaning assigned by the Utility Regulation and\nCompetition Law, 2016.\n(2) Services offered and provided by the fuel sector are covered services\nfor the purposes of the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016.\n3.\n(1) Cabinet shall establish and maintain policies designed to ensure that -\nLaw 21 of 2003\nLaw 49 of 2016\nLaw 21 of 2003\nLaw 49 of 2016\nFunctions of Cabinet\n\nThe Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017\n\n6\n(a)\nthe importation, exportation, re-export, shipping, transporting,\nprocessing, refining, storing, distributing, marketing, and selling\nof fuels;\n(b) the operations and activities of the fuel sector; and\n(c)\nany matters considered by Cabinet to be in the public interest\nrelating to the handling and sale of fuel,\nare carried out in a manner that is consistent with the public interest, so as to\nattain the objectives and purposes set out in subsection (2).\n(2) The objectives and purposes referred to in subsection (1) are as\nfollows-\n(a)\nto ensure that the Islands have a proper, adequate and continuous\nsupply of fuel which are obtained under the most economical and\ncompetitive terms possible, taking into account all available\nsources of supply of fuel;\n(b) to ensure that the fuel sector in the Islands operates under\nconditions of orderly, economic, efficient and fair competition;\n(c)\nto ensure the provision to the public of fuel at reasonable prices\nwhich accord with international price levels, while ensuring that\npersons in the fuel sector obtain fair and reasonable returns;\n(d) to prevent collusive practices in the fuel sector, particularly as to\nprices;\n(e)\nto facilitate the introduction of alternative fuels into the economy\nwhen economically and technically feasible so to do; and\n(f)\nto facilitate investments in the fuel sector in a manner which\npromotes fair competition and economic activity and the\nsustainability of fuel supplies.\n4.\nIn addition to its powers to issue directions to the Office pursuant to the\nUtility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 Cabinet may, if it appears to\nCabinet that there is a reduction of competition in the fuel sector, direct the\nOffice to carry out investigations into this matter and to report to Cabinet on the\nresults of the investigations.\n5.\n(1) The Office shall supervise the fuel sector in accordance with its\njurisdiction under the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 and, in\ndoing so, the functions of the Office are as follows -\n(a)\nto implement policy objectives set out in directions issued by\nCabinet pursuant to the Utility Regulation and Competition Law,\n2016;\n(b) to promote fair competition in the fuel sector;\n(c)\nto provide consumer protection in the fuel sector;\n(d) to conduct investigations required under this Law;\nDirections by Cabinet\nLaw 49 of 2016\nFunctions of the Office\nunder this Law\nLaw 49 of 2016\n\nThe Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017\n\n7\n(e)\nto monitor the prices of fuel;\n(f)\nto promote and facilitate the introduction of alternative fuels into\nthe economy;\n(g) to discharge duties conferred on it by this Law or any other law;\n(h) to appoint the Chief Petroleum Inspector pursuant to the\nDangerous Substances Handling and Storage Law, 2003;\n(i)\nto ensure that the fuels supplies of the Islands are adequate,\nreliable, efficient and economical for the Islands and for\nconsumers;\n(j)\nto establish and keep under review procedures and processes\ndetermined by the Office to be necessary to assure public safety\nand a healthy and safe environment in all regulated premises;\n(k) to prevent discrimination against, or preferential treatment of,\nany person in the fuel sector, and to prevent monopolistic control\nof any segment of the chain of supply of fuel; and\n(l)\nto minimise barriers to entry for new participation and investors\nin the fuel markets.\n(2) In performing its functions and exercising its powers under this or any\nother Law, the Office -\n(a)\nmay make administrative determinations relating to issues arising\nin the regulation of the business of the fuel sector;\n(b) shall monitor the global fuel markets in order to understand the\nmarket forces which impact on the importation and pricing of\nfuel delivered to the Islands;\n(c)\nshall regulate the operations and trade practices of the fuel sector,\nhaving regard to the ecological and environmental needs of the\nIslands;\n(d) where appropriate and, if considered to be in the public interest,\nmay mandate and regulate infrastructure sharing;\n(e)\nshall facilitate investments in the fuels sector to secure efficiency,\ncompetitive prices and growth in the economy generally;\n(f)\nshall maintain a data base of all fuels imported into the Islands,\nand, as near current as possible, an inventory of bulk storage;\n(g) shall conduct market analyses to assess the effectiveness of\ncompetition in the markets;\n(h) shall provide reports to the Cabinet on the effectiveness of\ncompetition in the fuel market;\n(i)\nshall take such action as is required under this Law and any other\nlaw to secure the safety of regulated premises;\n(j)\nshall collect fees due under this Law and the Dangerous\nSubstances Handling and Storage Law, 2003; and\n(k) shall perform any and all such acts as may be necessary to carry\nout the purposes of this Law.\nLaw 21 of 2003\nLaw 21 of 2003\n\nThe Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017\n\n8\n6.\n(1) The Office shall cause to be compiled and maintained a register of\nimporters to whom import permits have been issued under the Dangerous\nSubstances Handling and Storage Law, 2003.\n(2) The Office shall register an importer after an import permit has been\nissued and the importer shall pay the prescribed registration fee.\n(3) An importer shall be considered to be a sectoral provider and an\nauthorization holder and shall be subject to the Utility Regulation and\nCompetition Law, 2016.\n(4) The Office shall keep the register in such medium as it determines and\nthe register must at all reasonable times be available for inspection by any person\nupon payment of the prescribed register inspection fee, if any.\n(5) The registration fee forms part of the revenue of the Office and shall\nbe recoverable as a debt due to the Office.\n7.\nFor the purposes of section 44 of the Utility Regulation and Competition\nLaw, 2016 sectoral providers listed in the Schedule are considered to have\nsignificant market power in the markets specified in that Schedule.\n8.\n(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Office may\naccess any information that it requires for the carrying out of its functions under\nthis Law from any government entity, any person in the fuel sector or any other\nperson whom the Office reasonably believes may have access to the information\nit requires.\n(2) Section 9 of the Utility Regulation and Competition Law, 2016 shall\napply for the purposes of this section.\n9.\nAll fees under the Dangerous Substance Handling and Storage Law, 2003\nare due and payable to the Office, shall form part of the revenue of the Office and\nare recoverable as debts due to the Office.\n10. (1) The Cabinet may make regulations for the better carrying out of this\nLaw and for giving effect thereto, and in particular the Cabinet may make\nregulations -\n(a)\nprescribing matters required or permitted by this Law or any\nother relevant law to be prescribed;\n(b) facilitating the investigations of, or into, any action that may be\nan offence under this Law, the Utility Regulation and\nRegistration of importers\nLaw 21 of 2003\nLaw 49 of 2016\nSignificant market\npower\nLaw 49 of 2016\nAccess to information\nLaw 49 of 2016\nFees under the\nDangerous Substances\nHandling and Storage\nLaw, 2003\nRegulations and rules\nLaw 49 of 2016\nLaw 21 of 2003\n\nThe Fuel Market Regulation Bill, 2017\n\n9\nCompetition Law, 2016 and the Dangerous Substances Handling\nand Storage Law, 2003;\n(c)\non the recommendation of the Office, prescribing -\n(i)\nthe registration fee;\n(ii) the register inspection fee;\n(ii) matters relating to registration under this Law;\n(iv) matters for the promotion of competition; and\n(v) measures for the protection of consumers or the general\neffectiveness of the fuel sector; and\n(d) on the recommendation of the Office, prescribing matters for the\nbetter carrying out of the duties and powers of the Office.\n(2) Regulations made under this section may provide that the\ncontravention of any provision constitutes an offence and may prescribe penalties\nfor any such offence not exceeding the maximum fine and term of imprisonment\nprescribed in this Law for any offence under this Law.\n(3) The Office may make rules in relation to -\n(a)\ninfrastructure sharing in the fuel sector;\n(b) measures requiring the fuel sector to publish certain information;\n(c)\nmeasures intended to increase competitive behavior in the fuel\nsector; and\n(d) such other measures as the Office considers necessary for the\ncarrying out of its duties under this Law,\nand the Office shall consult with the Minister before making such rules.\nSCHEDULE\nSectoral providers with significant market power\n1.\nRubis Cayman Islands Limited in the automotive fuel market.\n2.\nSOL Petroleum Cayman Limited in the automotive fuel market.\n3.\nSOL Energy Resources Inc. in the supplies & trading markets for petroleum\nproducts.\n4.\nHome Gas Limited in the liquid petroleum gas market.\n\nPassed by the Legislative Assembly the     day of            , 2017.\n\nSpeaker.\n\nClerk of the Legislative Assembly.","akn_extracted_at":"2026-06-22 15:41:09.121651+00","cms_id":"2017-0006","law_type":"bill","year":"2017","number":"6","title":"2017-0006","status":"bill"},"provenance":{"files":[{"file_id":"6907","expr_id":"7","kind":"akn_xml","filename":"2017-0006.akn.xml","source_url":null,"storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/BILLS\/2017\/2017-0006\/2017-0006.akn.xml","content_md5":"870b9770572c2634d2917688b0aa99d3","byte_size":"17567","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-22 15:41:09.226095+00"},{"file_id":"13","expr_id":"7","kind":"pristine_pdf","filename":"2017-0006.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/BILLS\/2017\/2017-0006\/2017-0006.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/pristine\/BILLS\/2017\/2017-0006\/2017-0006.pdf","content_md5":"1b08a0106dc462dd5a3a1ced48403d19","byte_size":"305968","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-16 04:01:11.230902+00"},{"file_id":"14","expr_id":"7","kind":"working_pdf","filename":"2017-0006.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/BILLS\/2017\/2017-0006\/2017-0006.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/BILLS\/2017\/2017-0006\/2017-0006.pdf","content_md5":"1b08a0106dc462dd5a3a1ced48403d19","byte_size":"305968","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-16 04:01:11.230902+00"}],"paragraph_count":2,"latest_history":null},"quality":{"expr_id":"7","doc_id":"7","quality_state":"known_issue","quality_score":"55","needs_human_review":"t","deterministic_categories":"{commencement_metadata_problem,duplicate_text,page_header_footer_noise,title_mismatch}","llm_categories":"{}","repair_actions":"{collapse_duplicate_text,strip_page_furniture,verify_commencement_metadata,verify_title_metadata}","finding_severity_counts":"{\"low\": 2, \"high\": 1, \"medium\": 1}","finding_summary":"stored title is not visible in the opening extracted text; repeated line furniture detected: the fuel market regulation bill 2017 x10; competition law 2016 x3; law 49 of 2016 x9","assessed_at":"2026-06-22 15:29:46.202393+00","updated_at":"2026-06-22 15:29:46.202393+00"}}