Electricity Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007). Country/Territory Tonga Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Tonga Sessional Legislation. Long titleAn 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 Legislation | Tonga | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Contract/agreement Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Energy Act 14 of 2021.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