Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

GAS SUPPLY REGULATIONS 1999 (NO 10 OF 1999) - REG 28

    (1)     This regulation applies if—

        (a)     a meter is to be tested; and

        (b)     the regulator is satisfied that the meter cannot be conveniently or safely tested on-site.

    (2)     The regulator must require the owner of the meter to disconnect the meter and deliver it to an authorised testing place for testing.

    (3)     Before complying with a requirement by the regulator in relation to a request to the owner by a person mentioned in subregulation 25 (1), the owner must—

        (a)     notify the person who made the request—

              (i)     that the regulator requires the meter to be delivered to an authorised testing place for testing; and

              (ii)     the costs likely to be incurred by the owner in complying with that requirement; and

              (iii)     that the person will be liable to compensate the owner for the reasonable costs if the meter is not found to be inaccurate; and

        (b)     ask the person who made the request whether the person wishes to confirm the request for the meter to be tested.

    (4)     If the person confirms the request for the meter to be tested, the owner must, as soon as practicable—

        (a)     comply with the requirement of the regulator; and

        (b)     after the meter has been tested, return and reconnect the meter or supply and connect another meter.

Penalty:

        (a)     for an individual—10 penalty units;

        (b)     for a corporation—50 penalty units.

    (5)     Subject to any agreement between the owner of the meter and the person, the person is liable to compensate the owner for the costs of complying with the requirement if the meter is not found to be inaccurate.