NEPLP will be able to shut down illegal streaming websites and deny access to them.
According to research by Arnis Sauka from the Stockholm School of Economics, at least 100,000 households in Latvia are using illegal TV - a figure that makes up almost one fifth of the market.
This results in up to €12m not being paid in taxes and furthermore takes business away from legal TV providers and creatives.
The step to increase the regulator's involvement is seen as welcome by media companies such as MTG Latvija and VIASAT Baltija.
However NEPLP says a lot still needs to be done.
"The role of NEPLP... is generally that of a regulator," said board member Ivars Zviedris.
"We cannot regulate without a basis of [established] standards. We need a basis of standards and, secondly, we need cooperation between different institutions.
Without a doubt NEPLP will not be able to [curb piracy] on its own and we often come under flak for things where we're not at fault as they concern the police or the copyright agency or other institutions," said Zviedris.
As taxpayers and content authors are among those affected, other institutions like the police and the Revenue Service will be involved in fighting piracy. Zviedris said that the problem is being exacerbated by chaotic legislature concerning the registration of internet websites. Furthermore, apps in new TVs allow streaming shows over the internet.
