Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

UTILITIES (WATER RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2002 (NO 33 OF 2002) - REG 5

    (1)     The Minister may, in writing, approve a scheme developed by a utility to restrict the use of water (the approved water restriction scheme ) if satisfied that—

        (a)     the scheme is necessary to—

              (i)     ensure the provision of efficient, reliable and sustainable water services by the utility to consumers; and

              (ii)     protect the interests of consumers; and

        (b)     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.