28Contracts between distributors and customers on tariff contracts

28 Contracts between distributors and customers on tariff contracts

(1)  Subsection (2) applies in relation to premises if, immediately before the commencement day –

(a) there is, in relation to the premises, a tariff contract between a retailer and a customer who is not a large offer contestable customer in relation to the premises; and

(b) there is no other contract, in relation to the premises, that is a connection and supply contract.

(2)  If this subsection applies in relation to premises, the customer and the distributor in relation to the premises are to be taken to have, on the commencement day, entered into, in relation to the premises, the deemed standard connection contract that is published by the distributor under section 69 of the National Energy Retail Law (Tasmania).

(3)  Subsection (4) applies in relation to premises if, immediately before the commencement day –

(a) there is, in relation to the premises, a tariff contract between a retailer and a customer who is not a large offer contestable customer in relation to the premises; and

(b) there is another contract, in relation to the premises, that is a connection and supply contract.

(4)  If this subsection applies in relation to premises –

(a) the other contract, referred to in subsection (3)(b) , is, on and from the commencement day, to be taken to be a negotiated connection contract, in relation to the premises, that complies with the requirements of Part 5A of the National Electricity Rules; and

(b) the distributor is to be taken to have complied, in relation to the negotiated connection contract, with section 78 of the National Energy Retail Law (Tasmania).