10Extension of AER functions and powers

10 Extension of AER functions and powers

(1)  In this section, a reference to the applicable provisions is a reference to –

(a) Parts 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the National Energy Retail Law (Tasmania); and

(b) any other provision of the National Energy Retail Law (Tasmania) that is prescribed by regulations for the purpose of this subsection.

(2)  The applicable provisions apply as if a reference, in any such provision, to this Law or to the National Energy Retail Law, included (except in relation to a person or a sale of electricity to which section 23 applies) a reference to –

(a) this Part, Part 4 (except section 23 ) and Part 5 of this Act; and

(b) any other provision of this Act, or of regulations made under this Act, prescribed by regulations for the purpose of this paragraph.

(3)  The regulations may modify any applicable provision in so far as it applies to –

(a) a provision of this Act referred to in subsection (2)(a) ; or

(b) a provision prescribed by regulations for the purpose of subsection (2)(b) .

(4)  Without limiting subsection (2) or Division 2 of Part 8 of the National Energy Retail Law (Tasmania), the AER may require to be provided or produced by a person under that Division information, or a document, that relates to a matter that arose before the commencement of this section.