124
In forceMaking of emergency rationing orders
Chapter 5Industry regulation
Part 2Restrictions and rationing
Division 2Emergency rationing orders
124 Making of emergency rationing orders
(1)
The Minister may, by gazette notice, make an order rationing the use of electricity (an emergency rationing order).
(2)
The Minister may make the order only if satisfied that—
(a)
because of an emergency, an electricity entity can not supply the electricity needed by its customers; and
(b)
the making of the order is necessary to enable continued supply of electricity by restricting electricity use to the level of available supply.
(3)
The order must outline the nature of the emergency.
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