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Section 72

Entry to disconnect, etc., supply of gas, etc.

of Gas Supply Regulations 2023

State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 72 of 145
Section 72

A person authorized by a licensee may, at all reasonable times, on the production of a duly authenticated document of his authority, enter into premises which are supplied with gas by the licensee or by another licensee (whether wholly or partly) through the first-mentioned licensee’s gas pipeline or gas installation, for the purpose of disconnecting the supply of gas or removing a gas fitting, gas pipeline or meter in the premises but shall be subject to the following conditions:

(a)

the entry is made in order to cut off or discontinue the supply of gas to the premises as authorized under the Enactment;

(b)

the entry is made on order to remove the meter in respect of which an offence has been committed under the Enactment or the regulations made thereunder;

(c)

the person occupying the premises ceases to require the supply of gas;

(d)

the person who enters into occupation of the premises which were previously supplied with gas does not require the supply of gas; or

(e)

the person who enters into occupation of the premises which were previously supplied with gas through a meter belonging to a licensee will not rent or borrow the meter.