When you read this part of the law, some words have special meanings. You need to know what these words mean to understand the law. The law explains what these words mean.

When you see the words "contributing oil", it means oil that is carried by sea on a ship and loaded or unloaded in New Zealand. You will also see the words "contributing oil site", which means a place in New Zealand where oil is transferred, or an offshore installation or pipeline that deals with oil. The law also talks about a "contributing ship", which is a ship that is over 100 gross tons and is powered by a machine.

The law mentions the "New Zealand Oil Pollution Fund" or "Fund", which is a special fund set up under section 330. You might also see the words "offshore oil installation", which means a structure used to find or produce oil, and "oil pipeline", which is a pipe that carries oil. The law also refers to the "Oil Pollution Advisory Committee", which was established by section 282.

The law explains what an "oil pollution levy" or "levy" is, which is a special charge under this part of the law. You will also see the words "oil transfer site", which has a special meaning given by section 281. These words are important to understand the law and how it works.