Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) This section applies if an authorised person for a utility believes, on reasonable grounds, that water has been used, or is being used, at premises in contravention of an approved water conservation measure or a temporary water restriction.
(2) For this section, an authorised person for a utility may enter any part of the premises (other than a part used for residential purposes) at any reasonable time, and—
(a) inspect the premises and anything at the premises; and
(b) take action under section 19 (Ending unauthorised use of water).
(3) For subsection (2), the authorised person may enter the premises with any necessary and reasonable assistance and force.