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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 title
An 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