49Community services

49 Community services (1) An agreement by a gas retailer with the State for the provision of community services is an agreement for a term of not less than 5 years for the provision by the gas retailer of gas to a class of domestic customers specified by the Secretary to the Department of Human Services— (a) at such concessional rates and in such manner and at such times as are determined by the Secretary; and (b) on such other terms and conditions as are agreed between the retailer and the State or, in default of agreement, as are determined by the Secretary. S. 49(2) amended by No. 82/2004 s. 13(Sch. item 4). (2) In determining terms and conditions under subsection (1)(b), the Secretary must have regard to the risks and costs associated with the obligations imposed on the gas retailer under the agreement and must ensure that the terms and conditions are consistent with any relevant concession order made under the **State Concessions Act 2004**.