Implementation of European Regulations in the Energy Sector Law, 2004 (Law No. 278(Ι)/2004). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimerida tis Dimokratias No. 3940, Part I, Supplement I, 31 December 2004, pp. 5591-5594. Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Oil Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Law provides for the implementation at a national level of certain EU Regulations regarding the energy sector. More specifically, it establishes the competent authority for the implementation of the provisions of EU energy-related texts. The designated authority is hereby established to be the Department of Energy under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. Section 4 of this law confers the power to the Minister to apply sanctions when trespassing of the following provisions is verified: (a) articles 1, 4, and 6 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2964/95; (b) article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 736/96; (c) article 1 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2386/96. Full text Greek Website www.mof.gov.cy