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Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Act, 2001.

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of an Authority to regulate the activities of providers of certain public services and matters incidental or connected therewith.
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Water supply Sewerage Authorization/permit Institution Dispute settlement
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority as a body corporate. The functions of the Corporation shall include: monitor and enforce standards of performance by public utilities; promote fair competition among public utilities; examine rates and fees chargeable for the provision of regulated public services. The Act also concerns the administration of the licensing arrangement for the provision of the regulated public services listed in the Schedule to this Act. No person s

Full text
English
Website
www.pura.gm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

PURA Enforcement Regulations 2007.

Legislation | Gambia | 2010

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply, Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX