27Notice to be given of intention to make declaration of declared electrical services

27 Notice to be given of intention to make declaration of declared electrical services

Before making under section 40AD(1) of the Act a declaration of a declared electrical service, the Regulator must –

(a) give written notice of the Regulator's intention to make the declaration, and the reasons for making the declaration, to the electricity entity or authorised retailer that the Regulator intends to specify in the declaration; and

(b) publish that notice in such daily newspapers, or in such other manner, as the Regulator considers appropriate; and

(c) allow the electricity entity or authorised retailer, and any other person, to make written submissions to the Regulator in respect of the matter within the period, being a reasonable period, that is specified in that notice.