Generic Legislation
[ Last Updated 24 January 2006 ]
Generic legislation applying to the electricity industry includes the following acts:
Commerce Act 1986
The Commerce Act prohibits certain conduct and business arrangements that restrict competition. Part 4A of the Act relates to electricity lines businesses. The Commerce Commission administers the Act.
Fair Trading Act 1986
The Fair Trading Act prohibits misleading or deceptive conduct in trade. The Commerce Commission administers the Act.
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
The Consumer Guarantees Act provides that a good or service supplied to consumers must be fit for its common purposes.
Resource Management Act 1991
The Resource Management Act promotes the sustainable use of natural resources. Its purpose is to direct how natural resources are managed and used. In the electricity sector, the law relating to emissions from thermal plant and the management of water within hydro systems is particularly relevant.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act provides a statutory basis for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and a national energy efficiency strategy. It also promotes renewable sources of energy and requires compliance with energy efficiency standards.
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