Electricity Ordinance (Chapter 406). Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Ordinance to repeal and replace the Electricity Supply Ordinance, to provide for the registration of electrical workers, contractors and generating facilities, to provide safety requirements for electricity supply, electrical wiring and products, to provide powers for electricity suppliers and the Government respecting electrical accidents and enforcement of this Ordinance, and to provide for measures designed to ensure that activities carried out in the vicinity of electricity supply lines do not prejudice safety or the continuity of the electricity supply. Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract This Ordinance governs the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electricity and aims at enhancing public safety in the use of electricity. Full text English Website www.hklii.org