Disconnection of electricity supply
70 Disconnection of electricity supply
If an authorised officer finds that electricity is being supplied or consumed contrary to this Act, the authorised officer may disconnect the electricity supply.
If an authorised officer disconnects an electricity supply under this section, the officer must give written notice to the occupier of the relevant place—
informing the occupier that the electricity supply has been disconnected under this section; and
directing that the electricity supply must not be reconnected until arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of an authorised officer to ensure against future contravention of this Act.
If an electricity supply has been disconnected under this section, a person must not reconnect the electricity supply, or have it reconnected, without the written approval of an authorised officer.
Maximum penalty: $50 000.
Expiation fee: $1 000.
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