7Compensation for failure to connect on agreed date

7 Compensation for failure to connect on agreed date

7 Compensation for failure to connect on agreed date

(1) A distributor who fails to provide a customer connection service to a small customer on or before the date agreed with the customer must pay the customer compensation of not less than $60 for each day between—

(a) the agreed date, and

(b) the date on which the service is provided.

(2) The maximum compensation payable under this section is $300.

(3) In this section—

customer connection service does not include a connection service under the National Electricity Rules, Chapter 5A.