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Electricity Act 1992

1A: Purposes

You could also call this:

“The main goals of the Electricity Act 1992”

This law explains what the Electricity Act 1992 is meant to do in New Zealand. It has several purposes that you should know about:

The Act is there to control how electricity is provided and used in New Zealand. It also aims to keep you and other people safe when electricity is being supplied and used.

Another goal of the Act is to help prevent damage to things that might be caused by electricity.

The law also covers rules for electrical items that might be sent to other countries as part of trade agreements.

Lastly, the Act sets up rules for people who work with electricity.

All of these purposes are meant to make sure that electricity in New Zealand is managed well and used safely.

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1APurposes

  1. The purposes of this Act are—

  2. to provide for the regulation, supply, and use of electricity in New Zealand; and
      1. to protect the health and safety of members of the public in connection with the supply and use of electricity in New Zealand; and
        1. to promote the prevention of damage to property in connection with the supply and use of electricity in New Zealand; and
          1. to provide for the regulation of fittings and electrical appliances that are, or may be, exported pursuant to an international trade instrument; and
            1. to provide for the regulation of electrical workers.

              Notes
              • Section 1A: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Electricity Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 70).
              • Section 1A(b): repealed, on , by section 161 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 (2010 No 116).