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Electricity Law

Regulates licensing of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and sale, consumers' rights and violations.

LawRoyal Decree M/4416/5/1442H · 31 December 2020Corporate & Business

In brief

Regulates licensing of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and sale, consumers' rights and violations.

Summary of the law

Key points

  • The authority issues the licence within no more than 30 days under Article 5.
  • Fines can reach SAR 10 million (Article 18).

An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.

What it covers

  • Licensing
  • Consumers' rights
  • Violations

Timeline

  1. Issued: Royal Decree M/44 · 16/5/1442H

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Official text at the Bureau of Experts

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