4.9 Energy (Supply)

C. Legal Requirements

Electricity Ordinance, Cap. 131

The Ordinance establishes a system of licensing for suppliers of electricity, including suppliers constructing works, laying lines, etc. It also sets forth general permission for licensees to acquire "waylayers" or easements across property of owners/occupiers (section 36), and limitations on such waylayers. Finally, the Ordinance specifies minimum charges for electricity (s. 60) and the power of the Minister to make rules and penalties for maliciously and negligently wasting energy (s. 66 and 69). Because electricity supply is currently reserved for the public sector, the provisions of this Ordinance apply to the government, the Tanzania National Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO).

Forests Ordinance

The Forests Ordinance does not directly impact the production of charcoal because charcoal is a secondary product from harvested or gathered timber. Where timber is harvested from a Forestry Reserve or for a commercial purpose such as charcoal production from the public lands, a license will be required under the Forests Ordinance. See Chapter 4.2, Forestry and Marine Fisheries.

Petroleum Conservation Act

This law is discussed more thoroughly in Chapter 4.6, Transport. However, because licenses are also required under the Act for petroleum distributors, the Act is relevant to this sector.