Electricity Supply Industry Act 1995
90Disconnection of electricity supply
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90 Disconnection of electricity supply
(1) If an authorised officer finds that electricity is being supplied or consumed contrary to this Act or an order under this Act, the authorised officer may disconnect the electricity supply.
(2) If an authorised officer disconnects an electricity supply under this section, the officer must give written notice to the occupier of the relevant place informing the occupier –
(a) that the electricity supply has been disconnected under this section; and
(b) that it is unlawful to reconnect the electricity supply until arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the authorised officer to ensure against future contravention of this Act or the order.
(3) If an electricity supply has been disconnected under this section, a person must not reconnect the electricity supply, or have it reconnected, without the authorised officer's approval.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.