Electricity

Cap. 221 · Revised Edition 2020 · 60 sections

s. 1Short title
s. 2Interpretation
s. 3Cessation of B.E.B.’s functions
s. 4National and regional electrical services
s. 5Vesting of function in Commission
s. 6Delegation of powers and functions by Minister
s. 7By-laws
s. 8Duty of Commission
s. 9Publication of information and advice
s. 10Investigation
s. 11Power to require information
s. 12Power to establish advisory bodies
s. 13Proceedings before the Commission
s. 14Licences authorizing supply
s. 15Prohibition on unlicenced supply, etc
s. 16Stamping and duration of licence
s. 17Granting of licence
s. 18General conditions of licences
s. 19General duties of licence holders
s. 20Charging of tariffs by licensees
s. 22Special provisions applicable to certain licences
s. 23Securing compliance with licence
s. 24Keeping of register
s. 25Approval of contractors
s. 26Register of approved contractors
s. 27Approval, etc., of equipment
s. 28Register of approvals, etc
s. 29Cancellation of licence
s. 30Power to acquire and dispose of property
s. 31Power to cross rivers, etc
s. 32Power to install, adjust, etc., electrical lines, etc., and to break up streets
s. 33Duty to take care
s. 34Power to execute works, etc., on land
s. 35Alteration of works
s. 36Dispute as to compensation
s. 37Removal, etc., of lines or posts, where necessary to use land
s. 38Protection from interference
s. 39Felling and lopping of trees, etc
s. 40Entry on land for purpose of exploration
s. 41Penalty for obstruction
s. 42Serving of notices
s. 43Savings and exclusions of certain remedies, etc
s. 44Application of Act to existing electricity supply
s. 45Possession of electricity supply by the Government in emergencies
s. 46Vesting of property, etc., in the successor company
s. 47Dissolution of B.E.B. and nomination of successor company
s. 48Use of meters
s. 49Preservation of amenity and fisheries
s. 50Electrical inspectors
s. 51Consent required for construction, etc., of generating stations
s. 52Consent required for overhead lines
s. 53Regulations
s. 54General restrictions on disclosure of information
s. 55Offences by companies
s. 56Time limit for summary proceedings
s. 57Financial provisions
s. 58Supply and safety regulations
s. 59Injurious acts with intent to cut off supply
s. 60Entry on certain land without permission
s. 61Assault on licensed electricity suppliers