ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1990

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1 PART I PRELIMINARY-1. Short title, commencement and application.

2 PART I PRELIMINARY-2. Interpretation.

3 PART II [Deleted by Act A1116]-3. [Deleted by Act A1116] .

4 PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-4. Functions and duties.

4A PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-4A. Authorised officer.

5 PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-5. Power of entry by warrant or otherwise, inspection, examination, seizure, etc .

5A PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-5A. Cost of holding things seized.

5B PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-5B. Release of things seized.

6 PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-6. Powers of investigation.

7 PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-7. [Deleted by Act A1501/2015] .

8 PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF COMMISSION-8. Obstruction, etc an offence.

9 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-9. Licence required for use of installations: terms, conditions and contents of licences.

10 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-10. Power to enter on and examine land.

11 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-11. Power to enter on land for purposes of construction.

12 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-12. Supply lines and other equipment on State land.

13 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-13. Maintenance, repair and upgrading of installation.

14 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-14. Removal or alteration of supply line, etc .

15 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-15. Saving of wayleave agreements.

16 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-16. Compensation.

17 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-17. Reduction or cessation of supply: liability.

18 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-18. Security: suspension of and revocation of licence.

19 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-19. Restriction of use to specified purposes.

20 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-20. Exemption of equipment from distress and attachment.

21 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-21. Registration of installations.

22 PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-22. Periodical inspections of installations.

22A PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-22A. System Operator.

22B PART IV LICENSED AND REGISTERED INSTALLATIONS-22B. Single Buyer.

23 PART V COMPETENT CONTROL-23. Persons in charge.

23A PART VA EFFICIENT USE OF ELECTRICITY-23A. Minister to determine the standards, etc .

23B PART VA EFFICIENT USE OF ELECTRICITY-23B. Installation to meet requirements.

23C PART VA EFFICIENT USE OF ELECTRICITY-23C. Equipment to meet requirements.

23D PART VA EFFICIENT USE OF ELECTRICITY-23D. Registration of person providing service relating to efficient use of electricity.

24 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-24. Duty to supply on request.

25 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-25. Exceptions to duty to supply electricity.

26 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-26. Power to fix tariffs and charges.

26A PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-26A. Licensee may levy surcharge.

27 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-27. Power to recover expenses.

28 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-28. Power to require security.

28A PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-28A. Return of security with interest.

28B PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-28B. Supply agreement with consumer.

29 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-29. Special agreement with respect to supply.

30 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-30. Determination of dispute.

30A PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-30A. Notification of dispute and binding decision by the Commission.

30B PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-30B. Register of decisions.

31 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-31. Fixing of maximum prices for reselling electricity.

32 PART VI SUPPLY BY LICENSEE-32. Charge for supply of electricity to be ascertained by appropriate meter.

33 PART VII NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENT OR FIRE-33. Serious accidents to be reported. Investigation by the Commission.

33A PART VIIA SAFETY OF INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT-33A. Responsibilities of licensee for safety.

33B PART VIIA SAFETY OF INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT-33B. Responsibilities of non-domestic electrical installation owner or operator, licensee for retail and licensee for a private installation for safety.

33C PART VIIA SAFETY OF INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT-33C. Undertaking electrical work.

33D PART VIIA SAFETY OF INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT-33D. Responsibilities relating to non-electrical work.

33E PART VIIA SAFETY OF INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT-33E. Compliance inspection.

33F PART VIIA SAFETY OF INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT-33F. Interpretation.

34 PART VIII ENQUIRY AND ARBITRATION-34. Procedure in relation to enquiry and arbitration.

35 PART VIII ENQUIRY AND ARBITRATION-35. Power of holding enquiry.

36 PART VIII ENQUIRY AND ARBITRATION-36. Arbitration.

37 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-37. Offences.

37A PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-37A. Offence committed by body corporate.

37B PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-37B. Offence of attempt and abetment.

38 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-38. Disconnection of supply of electricity.

39 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-39. Liabilities unaffected.

40 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-40. Onus of proof.

41 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-41. Compensation for damage.

42 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-42. Prosecution.

43 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-43. Compounding.

44 PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-44. Reward for information.

44A PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-44A. Use of supply line, etc , for purposes of communications under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

44B PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-44B. Contribution by licensee.

44C PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-44C. Electricity Industry Fund.

44D PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-44D. Investment.

44E PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTY-44E. Accounts.

45 PART X GENERAL-45. Precautions in execution of work.

45A PART X GENERAL-45A. Audit of licensees and non-domestic electrical installations owners or operators.

45B PART X GENERAL-45B. Determination of standards of installation or equipment.

45C PART X GENERAL-45C. Keeping of records and documents.

46 PART X GENERAL-46. Electrical interference with Government signalling lines.

47 PART X GENERAL-47. Precautions against atmospheric electricity.

48 PART X GENERAL-48. Restriction of connection with the earth.

49 PART X GENERAL-49. Procedure in case of dangerous defect in installation or part thereof.

50 PART X GENERAL-50. Prohibition of employment of children.