Electricity Act 1939

Abstract

An Act that deals with the supply of electricity to public and private bodies.

By virtue of section 3, this Act applies to any person or bodies for the general supply of electricity.

Section 4 of the Act provides for the application of permits for the supply of electricity in bulk to a Board. Section 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, deal with the issue of permits and objections by those who are affected.

Any person or body who contrary to section 32 commits an offence shall on conviction be liable to imprisonment and a fine.

Section 47 provides that the Board or any inspector to enter prosecutions for offences committed under this Act or under any Regulation made under it, and all penalties, fees, expenses and other money recoverable under this Act, the recovery of which is not likewise specially provided for, may be recovered summarily.

( The Electricity Act 2005 is not yet in Force)

Keywords: electricity, high voltage, and energy

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