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Electricity Reform Act 2000
63Disconnection of supply if entry refused
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63 Disconnection of supply if entry refused
(1) If an electricity officer seeks to enter a place under this Division and
entry is refused or obstructed, the electricity entity may, by written
notice to the occupier of the place, ask for consent to entry by an
electricity officer.
(2) The notice must state the reason and the date and time of the
proposed entry.
(3) If entry is again refused or obstructed, the electricity entity may:
(a) if it is possible to do so – disconnect the electricity supply to
the place without entering the place; or
(b) if not – obtain a warrant under Part 8 to enter the place for the
purpose of disconnecting the electricity supply, enter the place
under the warrant and disconnect the electricity supply.
(4) An electricity officer may not enter a place under a warrant unless
accompanied by a member of the Police Force.
(5) An electricity entity must make good any damage caused by the
exercise of powers under this section as soon as practicable or pay
reasonable compensation for the damage.