Act No. XVIII of 2005 concerning district heating services and implementing Decree N. 157/2005 (VIII. 15.) Korm.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
This Act shall be applied to all legal relationships in connection with heat production, conveying, provision and utilization through the district heating system. Chapter I contains general provisions. Chapter II addresses public administrative competences and their distribution among institutions and authorities, and contains provisions regarding consumer protection as well. Chapter III states general rules of licensing. Chapter IV provides for rights on stranger's land. Chapter V governs the operation and the development of the district heating system. Chapter VI provides rules regarding the legal relation between the producer and the provider of district heating, and between the provider, the user and the payer. Chapter VII provides for pricing. Chapter VIII contains miscellaneous and final provisions. Renewable resources shall be prefered for energy production for heating purposes.
Attached files
Web site
Entry into force notes
First entry into force of the Act on 1 July 2005. The latest consolidated version of the Act entered into force on 17 December 2015.
Notes
The linked file contains both the basic act and its implementing decree. The Act is set out in bold, the implementing decree with normal carachters.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Magyar Közlöny 54. szám, 2005. április 25., pp. 2727-2743.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
2005. évi XVIII. törvény a távhőszolgáltatásról