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Electricity Development Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1958 (1973)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Energy
Keyword
Agricultural development Energy conservation/energy production Institution
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the Electricity Authority as a body corporate and defines its function and powers. It also concerns rates and scales of charges for electricity supplied by the Authority. The Authority shall, among other things, prepare and submit to the Minister proposals for the stablishment of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of electricity generation and supply capable of meeting the needs for electricity throughout Jamaica.

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