88Unauthorised alterations and additions to electrical

88 Unauthorised alterations and additions to electrical installations (1) A person must not alter or add to an electrical installation that is connected to a distribution entity's distribution system so as to cause the supply of electricity to the installation or any part of it to be incorrectly metered unless authorised to do so by the distribution (a) the person intentionally alters or adds to an electrical installation; and (b) the electrical installation is connected to a distribution entity's distribution system; and (c) the alteration or addition causes the supply of electricity to the installation or any part of it to be incorrectly metered; and

Electrical Safety Act 2022 57 (d) the person did not have authority from the distribution entity to make the alteration or addition. (3) Strict liability applies to subsection (2)(b), (c) and (d).