Directions by authorised people
15 Directions by authorised people
This section applies if an authorised person believes, on reasonable grounds, that—
gas has just been used, or is being used, on premises in contravention of a gas restriction; or
gas has been used on premises in contravention of a gas restriction and that a further contravention is likely.
The authorised person may give the occupier of the premises a written direction to take action stated in the direction to ensure that gas is used at the premises in accordance with the gas restriction.
It is sufficient if the direction is addressed to ‘the occupier’ of the premises.
The direction may state a period in which the person must comply with the direction.
The direction may also be given—
by leaving it in the letterbox at the premises; or
by leaving it, secured conspicuously, at the premises.
Note For other ways in which the direction may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
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