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Electricity Amendment Act, 2023.

Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19] and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Transport/storage Court/tribunal
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations
Abstract

This amendment comprising 3 Articles modifies Section 60 of tho original text by (i) increasing the minimum imprisonment penalties for violations related to the transportation of materials connected to electricity generation and distribution; (ii) introducing more severe penalties for offenses related to the transportation of materials used in electricity, while also allowing for the consideration of special circumstances in sentencing.

Full text
English
Website
www.veritaszim.net

References - Legislation

Amends

Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19].

Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Capacity building, Concession, Consumer protection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Royalties/fees, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX