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. Full text English