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Licensing of Utility Services (Cap. 18.02).

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the licensing of utility services and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Water supply Waterworks Potable water Sewerage
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to licensing of services in the utility sector and provides with respect to matters related to such licensing. A person shall not supply or use, or cause or permit to be used, any apparatus for the purpose of supplying, any premises with any utility services except under and in accordance with the terms of a licence granted under this Act by the Governor. A licences may be granted to: (a) generate, transmit, distribute or supply electricity; (b) prospect or harness geothermal power or any other source of energy; (c) collect, treat, distribute or supply piped drinking water; or (d) collect, treat or dispose of waste water and sewage. The Act provides for securing compliance with licence conditions by a licensee and prescribes a penalty for supplying utility services unlawfully. It also, among other things: defines rights, powers and duties of a licensee; defines various offences; provides for appeal; prohibits the felling of trees that may constitute a danger to any works.

Full text
English
Website
agc.gov.ms

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Interim Water Supply Regulations (Cap. 18.02).

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1967 (2013)

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Water shortage/drought, Freshwater pollution, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX