71Disconnection of gas supply

71 Disconnection of gas supply

(1)  If an authorised officer finds that gas is being supplied or consumed in contravention of this Act, the authorised officer may recommend to a licensee that the gas supply be disconnected.

(2)  A licensee may, on the recommendation of an authorised officer, disconnect a gas supply.

(3)  If a gas supply is disconnected under this section by a licensee, the licensee must give written notice to the occupier of the relevant place –

(a) informing the occupier that the gas supply has been disconnected under this section; and

(b) directing that the gas supply must not be reconnected until arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of an authorised officer to ensure against any future contravention of this Act.

(4)  If a gas supply has been disconnected under this section, a person must not reconnect the gas supply, or have it reconnected, without the approval of an authorised officer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.