Salzburg Electricity Law 1999. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Salzburg Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Basic legislation Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Environmental standards Hydropower generation Offences/penalties Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 19 September 1999. Abstract The objectives of the present Act are, inter alia, to provide high quality electricity at a reasonable price for the people of the Land of Salzburg; to continue to increase the volume of renewable energy in respect of conventional modes of production; to give consideration to the safety of the production, the guarantee of supply, and above all the environmental compatibility. The text consists of 46 articles divided into 6 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Operating electricity nets (2); Prerequisites to operate electricity plants (3); Provisions on electricity plants (4); Common provisions for electricity plants (5); Final provisions (6). Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at