Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

UTILITIES (WATER CONSERVATION) REGULATION 2006 (NO 9 OF 2006) - REG 9

    (1)     The Minister may approve a scheme developed by a utility for temporary restrictions on the use of water supplied by the utility if satisfied that—

        (a)     it may be necessary or desirable for the utility to be able to impose restrictions under the scheme to avoid or reduce the effect of a shortage (including an anticipated shortage) in water needed for consumers; and

        (b)     having regard to the shortage, the approved water conservation measures are not likely to ensure an efficient, reliable and sustainable supply of water to meet the needs of consumers; and

        (c)     the scheme adequately protects the interests of consumers; and

        (d)     the utility developed the scheme in consultation with the environment protection authority.

    (2)     An approval is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.