9BModified meaning of *natural gas*

9B Modified meaning of *natural gas* (1) The Minister may declare either of the following to be natural gas for the purposes of the National Gas (Victoria) Law and the National Gas Rules— (a) a substance consisting of a mixture of natural gas and another gas; **Example** Hydrogen may be another gas. (b) a gas other than natural gas. **Example** Hydrogen. (2) Before making a declaration under subsection (1), the Minister must consult with— (a) the Premier; and (b) the Treasurer; and (c) Energy Safe Victoria; and (d) AEMO. (3) A declaration under subsection (1) must be published— (a) in the Government Gazette; and (b) on the Department's internet site. (4) A declaration under subsection (1) takes effect— (a) on the day it is published in the Government Gazette; or (b) if a later day is specified in the declaration, on that day. (5) On and after the day on which a declaration under subsection (1) takes effect— (a) the National Gas (Victoria) Law applies as a law of Victoria subject to the declaration; and (b) the National Gas Rules have the force of law in Victoria subject to the declaration.