Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) A utility may impose restrictions on the use of water by consumers by declaring, in writing, that water restrictions under a stage of an approved water restriction scheme are in force.
(2) The imposition of water restrictions under subregulation (1) must be in accordance with the approved water restriction scheme.
(3) The declaration has effect for the period (not longer than 3 months) stated in the declaration.
(4) To remove any doubt, a utility may make more than 1 declaration in relation to the same stage of water restrictions.
(5) Before making a declaration, the utility must—
(a) consult the environment protection authority about the proposed declaration; and
(b) notify the Minister as soon as possible of its intention to make the declaration.
(6) A declaration is a notifiable instrument.
Note 1 A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Note 2 The power to make a declaration includes the power to revoke the declaration (see Legislation Act, s 46).