Section 26
Allocation from electricity tariffs
of Sabah Renewable Energy Enactment 2024
Subject to subsection (6), a distribution licensee shall, if required by the Minister by order published in the Gazette, allocate and pay into the Fund, in such manner and at such rates as may be set out in the order, a portion of the tariffs levied by the distribution licensee under subsection 39(1) of the
Electricity Supply Enactment 2024.
(2)
A distribution licensee who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one million ringgit.
(3)
A written statement by an officer of the Commission or any person authorized by the Commission specifying —
(a)
the unpaid portion of the tariffs under subsection (1) due to the
Fund; and
(b)
the distribution licensee liable for the unpaid portion of the tariffs, shall be prima facie evidence of the unpaid portion of the tariffs due to the
Fund and the distribution licensee liable for the unpaid portion of the tariffs.
(4)
The Commission shall require the distribution licensee to pay the unpaid portion of the tariffs due to the Fund under subsection (1) to the Commission.
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(5)
The amount stated in the written statement under subsection (3) which is not paid shall be treated as a civil debt due to the Commission by such person and shall be recoverable by civil action in court.
(6)
Upon the recommendation of the Commission, the Minister may by order published in the Gazette revoke the requirement made under subsection
(1)
if he is satisfied that there are sufficient moneys in the Fund to meet the purposes of this Enactment.