Section 29
Development of codes by the Commission and compliance of codes
of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Enactment 2024
The Commission may, with the approval of the Minister, develop and issue codes relating to the exploration activity, construction or operation of the facility or plantship.
(2)
The Commission may develop and issue such additional codes as the Commission deems fit and expedient or as the Minister may direct, as the case may be.
(3)
All codes developed and issued under this section shall only be effective upon registration by the Commission.
(4)
All licensees and any other parties who have entered into any agreement shall comply with the codes.
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(5)
Unless otherwise determined by the Commission, in ensuring reliability, safety and security of the facility or plantship, the codes issued under this section shall take precedence over any agreement that may exist between the parties mentioned in subsection (4).
(6)
Any person who contravenes subsection (4) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one million ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to both.