Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

UTILITIES (WATER RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2002 (NO 33 OF 2002) - REG 12

    (1)     This regulation applies if an authorised person for a utility believes on reasonable grounds that—

        (a)     water has been used, or is being used, on premises in contravention of a water restriction; or

        (b)     water has been used on premises in contravention of a water restriction and that a further contravention is likely.

    (2)     The authorised person may give the occupier of the premises a written direction to take action stated in the direction to ensure that water is used in accordance with the water restrictions.

    (3)     It is sufficient if the direction is addressed to ‘the occupier' of the premises.

    (4)     The direction may state a period in which the person must comply with the direction.

    (5)     The direction may also be given—

        (a)     by leaving it in the letterbox at the premises; or

        (b)     by securing it in a conspicuous place at the premises.

Note     For other ways in which the direction may be given, see Legislation Act, pt 19.5.