Key practical points:
• Building and operating power plants and grids is subject to planning and government approvals.
• The utility-consumer relationship is governed by a supply contract, with charges based on an officially approved tariff.
• Stealing electricity or tampering with meters is prohibited and punished by fines, compensation, and possibly criminal liability.
• Protection zones are set for power facilities (high-voltage lines) where building or hazardous activity is banned.
• The supplier must ensure supply quality and continuity and notify consumers before planned outages.
• Violations include unlawful supply or use and damage to facilities, leading to fines and compensation.
🏢 Company setup
Electric Power Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国电力法 / Electric Power Law of the People's Republic of China
Enacted: 1995-12-28 ✅ Effective: 2018-12-29
📝 Overview
A law governing electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption and the supplier-consumer relationship. It aims to ensure safe, reliable power supply and protect the parties' rights.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
For any industrial project, read the supply contract, understand your tariff class, and respect high-voltage protection zones when building. Electricity theft is seriously prosecuted. This is general orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026