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Utilities Act 2000

140Contravention of controller’s direction

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140 Contravention of controller’s direction A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a direction given by the controller in the performance of functions under this part. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or

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