65Disconnection of supply if entry refused

65 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.

(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 to enter the place for the purpose of disconnecting the electricity supply, enter the place under the warrant and disconnect the electricity supply.

(4)  The electricity entity must restore the electricity supply if –

(a) the occupier –

(i) consents to the proposed entry; and

(ii) pays the appropriate reconnection fee; and

(b) it is safe to restore the electricity supply.