Electricity Law

1. If a dispute arises in the electricity sector, the parties to the dispute may request the Authority to amicably settle the dispute, as determined by the regulations, without prejudice to any other means of settlement provided for in agreements between the parties. 2. A committee, or more, formed pursuant to a Board decision for a renewable term of three years, shall review and decide on violations of this Law, the regulations, or the conditions of the license and exemption, and shall impose the penalties stipulated in this Law. The committee shall comprise five Electricity Law members, including an expert in the electricity activity and two specialists in Sharia or law, one of the specialists shall be appointed as committee chairman. Committee decisions shall be passed by majority vote and shall be reasoned. 3. Work procedures of the committee referred to in paragraph (2) of this Article and remuneration of its members shall be determined pursuant to a Board decision. 4. The Board shall issue rules for detecting and recording violations of this Law, the regulations, or the conditions of the license or exemption. 5. Objections to decisions of the committee referred to in paragraph (2) of this Article shall be filed with the administrative court in accordance with applicable procedures within 60 days from the date of notification of the decision. The objection shall not entail a stay of execution. 6. Inspectors, designated by the Governor, shall jointly or separately detect, record, and investigate any violation of this Law. Said inspectors shall have the power to access the violator’s books and records and obtain a copy of relevant documents. 7. The Authority may seek the assistance of competent agencies, including law enforcement agencies, to detect violations or enforce decisions issued against the violator.