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Utilities Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act 2016 (No. 19 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Sessional legislation.
Long title
An Act to amend the Utilities Regulatory Authority Act No. 11 of 2007.
Subject
Energy, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Water supply Water charges Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes various minor amendments to the Utilities Regulatory Authority Act 2007 makes new provision with respect regulation-making powers of the Utilities Regulatory Authority and the assessment, imposition and payment of fees for utility services. The fees assessed on a utility by the Authority is to be included as a component of that utility’s cost when determining maximum price. The Authority may prescribe such other reasonable fees, expenses or costs to relevant parties when performing its functions or providing any service under this Act. If a provision of a concession agreement conflicts with a provision under this section, the provisions of this section prevail. The Authority may impose a penalty on a person who fails to pay the prescribed fees.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Utilities Regulatory Authority Act 2007 (No. 11 of 2007).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2008

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX