Utilities Act 2000
182Reviewable capital contribution charges
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182 Reviewable capital contribution charges (1) This section applies if the ACAT is satisfied that a capital contribution charge imposed by the respondent is excessive. (2) The ACAT may give the respondent a written direction to reduce the charge to the amount stated in the direction. (3) For subsection (2), the ACAT must state an amount that it considers reasonable having regard to— (a) the cost of the work to which the charge relates; and (b) the relevant industry code. (4) The ACAT may only give a direction under subsection (2) in relation to a capital contribution charge of not more than $10 000. (5) To remove any doubt, this section is additional to, and does not limit— (a) section 179 (Continuity of utility services—nonpayment of customer debt); and (b) section 180 (Discharge of customer debt).