Electricity Act CAP. 221 (No. 13 of 1992).

This Act lays down provisions on the cessation of the functions of the Belize Electricity Board and vesting of functions in the Public Utilities Commission; dissolution of the Belize Electricity Board; general conditions of licensing for supply and the duties of the licensees; powers of license holders; duties of an electrical inspector; supply and safety regulations; and offences and penalties. The functions assigned or transferred tothe Commission under this Act are, as follows (i) generate, distribute, supply and sell energy for public and private purposes; and (ii) promote and encourage the effective and efficient development and administration of electricity supply, having regard to the development, well-being and security of the country. Second Schedule sets out rules relating to the preservation of amenity and fisheries by the licence holder authorized to generate or supply electricity.