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Decree of the President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on the Promulgation of the Law on Electricity.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Renewable energy Concession Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its signature.
Abstract

The Law sets rules for the management of electricity-related activities and other energy resources for the purpose of national development and environmental protection. Electricity refers to energy comprising electrical energy produced by water power, wind power, solar power, petroleum and coal.

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