Meter readers
56ZAA Meter readers
A regulated entity, by instrument in writing, may authorise a person to be a meter reader.
A person may be authorised by a regulated entity to be a meter reader, whether or not the person is employed by the regulated entity.
In the exercise of a meter reader's powers under this Act, the meter reader is subject to control and direction by the relevant regulated entity.
A meter reader is authorised for the period stated in the meter reader's instrument of authorisation.
A meter reader is authorised on the conditions specified in the meter reader's instrument of authorisation.
An authorisation of a person as a meter reader may be revoked by the regulated entity.
In the exercise of a power under this Act, a meter reader must do as little damage as possible.
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