Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

UTILITIES (ELECTRICITY RESTRICTIONS) REGULATION 2004 (NO 61 OF 2004) - REG 15

    (1)     This section applies if an authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that—

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

        (b)     electricity has been used on premises in contravention of an electricity 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 electricity is used in accordance with the electricity 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 the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.