LAW ON ELECTRICITY (No. VIII –1881).

Subject

Energy

Keyword

Hydropower generation Transport/storage Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on 1 January 2002 .

Abstract

This Law establishes basic principles regulating the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity with account of the requirements of European Union law; it formulates the relations between suppliers of electricity and their customers, and establishes conditions for the development of competition in the electricity sector. The Law consists of 13 Chapters divided into 47 articles dealing with the following matters: general provisions (Chapt. 1, arts. 1 - 3); regulation in the electricity sector (Chapt. 2, arts. 4 – 6); organizational principles (Chapt. 3, arts. 7 – 12); generation of electricity (Chapt. 4, arts. 13 and 14); transmission of electricity (Chapt. 5, arts. 15 and 16); distribution of electricity (Chapt. 6, arts. 17 and 18); electricity supply (Chapt. 7, arts. 19 -25); transparency and accounting (Chapt. 8, arts. 26 – 28); electricity market (Chapt. 9, arts. 29 – 34); interruption of and restriction on delivery of electricity; technical and safety requirements (Chapt. 10, arts. 35 – 37); public interests in the electricity sector (Chapt. 11, arts. 38 and 39); state supervision, dispute settlement and liability (Chapt. 12, arts. 40 – 45); final provisions (Chapt. 13, arts. 46 and 47). The electricity sector is regulated by: (i) the Government or a body authorised by it; (ii) the State Control Commission for Prices and Energy. The electricity sector comprises electricity producers, suppliers, transmission and distribution undertakings, the market operator, and operators of the transmission and distribution networks. The following activities are subject to licensing: (a) activities of the electricity market operator; (b) electricity transmission; (c) electricity distribution; (d) electricity supply. Licensing terms and conditions envisage: (a) safety and reliability of electricity, facilities and related installations; (b) protection of the environment; (c) land use and siting; (d) the type of fuel. All producers and supply undertakings of electricity shall have the right to supply their divisions, subsidiaries and eligible customers through a direct line. The State Control Commission for Prices and Energy may impose sanctions for the following: (a) an unlicensed activity and activity without an appropriate authorisation or non-compliance with the requirements specified in the licence or authorisation; (b) failure to fulfil public service obligations; (c) a refusal to provide transportation of electricity services without objective reasons.

Full text

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. XIII-1456 amending Law on electricity (No. VIII-1881).

Legislation | Lithuania | 2018

Keyword: Hydropower generation, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XIII-710 amending Law on electricity (No. VIII-1881).

Legislation | Lithuania | 2017

Keyword: Hydropower generation, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XIII-604 amending Law on electricity (No. VIII-1881).

Legislation | Lithuania | 2017

Keyword: Hydropower generation, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX