Malaysia legislation

Section 35

of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Enactment 2024

Section 35

(a)

suspend the licence of any licensee, take temporary possession of any facility or plantship of such licensee and operate it in such manner as the Commission deems fit; or

(b)

withdraw either partially or totally the operation of any facility or plantship from any person or class of persons.

(2)

If any doubt arises as to the existence of an emergency or whether

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any act done under subsection (1) was in the interest of public safety, a certificate signed by the

Yang di-Pertuan Agong and exhibited at such places as the Minister deems fit shall be conclusive proof on the point.

(3)

Where the Commission takes possession of any licensees’ facility or plantship under paragraph (1)(a) the licensee shall be paid adequate compensation which shall be determined by the Commission after giving an opportunity to the licensee to be heard on the matter.

Exemption