Gas Supply Act 1996
34Prohibition of unlicensed distribution of LPG and other gases
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34 Prohibition of unlicensed distribution of LPG and other gases
34 Prohibition of unlicensed distribution of LPG and other gases
A person must not operate a distribution system for the purpose of conveying to any other person—
(a) liquefied petroleum gas, or
(b) any other gas (other than natural gas) prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section,
otherwise than under the authority of a distributor’s licence.
Maximum penalty—
(a) 5,000 penalty units, and
(b) for a continuing offence—a further 500 penalty units for each day the offence continues.
s 34: Am 2021 No 34, Sch 4[6]; 2025 No 21, Sch 1[2].