Water Industry Competition Act 2006
8LDuration of licence
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8L Duration of licence
8L Duration of licence
(1) A licence remains in force until it is cancelled or it is surrendered by the licensee with the consent of the Minister.
(2) A licence that is suspended does not authorise the following while suspended but otherwise remains in force for the purposes of this Act—
(a) for an operator licence—the operation of water industry infrastructure, or
(b) for a retailer licence—the sale of water or sewerage services provided by means of water industry infrastructure.
s 8L: Ins 2021 No 26, Sch 1[4].