Disconnection of gas supply
78 Disconnection of gas supply
If an authorised officer finds that gas is being supplied or consumed in contravention of this Act, the authorised officer may disconnect, or cause the disconnection of, the gas supply.
If an authorised officer disconnects or causes the disconnection of a gas supply under this section, the officer must give written notice to the occupier of the relevant place – informing the occupier that the gas supply has been disconnected under this section; and directing that the gas supply must not be reconnected until arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of an authorised officer to ensure against any future contravention of this Act.
If a gas supply has been disconnected under this section, a person must not reconnect the gas supply, or have it reconnected, without the approval of an authorised officer. Fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.
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