Licence Transfer

Generally, a licencee can not transfer its licence to any person without the prior written consent of EWURA. In the event that the licencee seeks to transfer its licence, it will apply to EWURA for authorization to do so. Similarly in the event that the licencee seeks to contract out or lease the operation of the licensed facility or part thereof, it shall notify EWURA in writing.

Licence Revocation

Cap 414 gives EWURA the mandate to cancel or revoke licences. EWURA shall specify the grounds upon which a licence may be cancelled or revoked and these grounds may differ from one licence to another depending on the terms and conditions of each licence. However, the common grounds for revocation or cancellation of a licence include: failure by the licencee to comply with the terms and conditions of a licence; failure by the licencee to comply with any Orders issued by EWURA in respect of the licence; when the licencee is declared insolvent or when the licencee abuses its market position.

EWURA shall consult its responsible Minister, and the relevant sector Minister before cancellation of a major or exclusive licence having a term of five or more years.