Utilities Regulatory Authority Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Sessional legislation. Long titleAn Act to establish the Utilities Regulatory Authority and for related purposes. Subject Energy, Water Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Water supply Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on 11 February 2008. Abstract This Act establishes the Utilities Regulatory Authority Act as a body corporate and defines its functions and powers. The purpose of this Act is to regulate certain utilities to: (a) ensure the provision of safe, reliable and affordable regulated services (i.e. the supply of water and electricity); and (b) maximise access to regulated services throughout Vanuatu. Full text English Website www.paclii.org; www.ura.gov.vu References - Legislation Amended by Utilities Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act (No. 18 of 2010). Legislation | Vanuatu | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Utilities Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act 2013 (No. 12 of 2013). Legislation | Vanuatu | 2013 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Utilities Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act 2016 (No. 19 of 2016). Legislation | Vanuatu | 2016 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply, Water charges, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX