Tonga Electric Power Board Act.

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This Act establishes the Tonga Electric Power Board as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its organization. The Act also provides rules relative to the production and distribution of electric power. The Board shall have the authority to grant licences to generate electric power. The Board may construct, with the proper authorization, electric works, and shall have powers of the Minister of Land granted under Part VIII of the Land Act to acquire land for purposes of such works. The Board may also occupy land without acquisition at certain conditions.

Amended by: Tonga Electric Power Board (Amendment) Act 2000 (No. 25 of 2000). (2000-11-07)
Amended by: Tonga Electric Power Board (Amendment) Act 2002 (No. 4 of 2002). (2002-10-14)
Amended by: Tonga Electric Power Board (Amendment) Act 2003 (No. 23 of 2003). (2003-11-18)
Repealed by: Tonga Electric Power Board (Repeal) Act 2007 (No. 12 of 2007). (2007-09-13)

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