Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

UTILITIES (WATER RESTRICTIONS) REGULATIONS 2002 (NO 33 OF 2002) - REG 6

    (1)     The Minister may approve a water restriction scheme under regulation 5 only if the scheme provides for the following:

        (a)     a range of water restrictions to be imposed on the use of water by consumers;

        (b)     the mandatory imposition of different stages of water restrictions;

        (c)     the imposition of each stage of water restrictions by reference to—

              (i)     the capacity of stored water available to the utility for water services; and

              (ii)     the reduction in water consumption sought to be achieved.

    (2)     An approved water restriction scheme may include provision for the utility to exempt a consumer from a water restriction if the restriction would cause the consumer serious detriment.

    (3)     This regulation does not limit the scope of an approved water restriction scheme.