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Electricity Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Tonga Sessional Legislation.
Long title
An Act to reform the regulation of the electricity sector throughout the Kingdom and matters related thereto.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Institution Hydropower generation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on a day to be proclaimed by his Majesty in Council.
Abstract

This Act provides rules that apply to the energy sector and establishes the Electricity Commission as a body corporate. No person may generate, distribute or supply electricity except under the authority, and subject to the provisions, of a concession contract entered into with the Commission. The Minister may, on behalf of the Kingdom, be a party to any concession contract which confers rights or imposes obligations on the Kingdom. The Minister may, with the consent of Cabinet, make Regulations for a wide variety of matters including definition of powers and rights of a concessionaire, and including creation of easements and rights of access in favour of a concessionaire.

Full text
English
Website
crownlaw.gov.to

References - Legislation

Amended by

Electricity (Amendment) Act 2010 (No. 37 of 2010).

Legislation | Tonga | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Energy Act 14 of 2021.

Legislation | Tonga | 2021

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Capacity building, Enforcement/compliance, Concession, Contract/agreement, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Royalties/fees, Governance, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Natural gas, Offences/penalties, Oil, Policy/planning, Registration, Renewable energy, Research, Standards, Tax/levy, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX