Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) A person commits an offence if—
(a) the person is the occupier of premises; and
(b) electricity is used on the premises in contravention of an electricity restriction; and
(c) the electricity restriction has been notified by public notice under section 10 (Utility may impose electricity restriction measures).
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that the defendant did not know the electricity restriction had been imposed.