Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) A utility may impose restrictions on the use of water by consumers by declaring that temporary water restrictions under a stage of an approved temporary water restriction scheme are in force.
(2) The imposition of temporary water restrictions under subsection (1) must be in accordance with the approved water restriction scheme.
(3) To remove any doubt, a utility may make more than 1 declaration in relation to the same stage of temporary water restrictions.
(4) Before making a declaration, the utility must—
(a) consult the environment protection authority about the proposed declaration; and
(b) tell the Minister of its intention to make the declaration.
(5) A declaration is a notifiable instrument.
Note 1 A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Note 2 The power to make a declaration includes the power to revoke the declaration (see Legislation Act, s 46).