Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) An authorised person may arrange to stop the supply of gas from the gas network to premises if the person believes, on reasonable grounds, that the occupier of the premises is contravening a direction under section 15 (Directions by authorised people).
(2) An authorised person may also arrange to stop the supply of gas from the gas network to premises if the authorised person believes, on reasonable grounds, that—
(a) gas is being used on the premises in contravention of a gas restriction; and
(b) a direction under section 15 is unlikely to end the contravention because, for example—
(i) the premises are unoccupied (whether temporarily or permanently); or
(ii) after making reasonable inquiries, the authorised person cannot find the occupier of the premises; or
(iii) the occupier is unlikely to comply with the direction; and
(c) the contravention is likely to continue unless action is taken under this section.
Note An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
(3) The authorised person must give the occupier of the premises a written notice stating that the supply of gas will be stopped.
(4) It is sufficient if the notice is addressed to ‘the occupier' of the premises.
(5) The notice may also be given—
(a) by leaving it in the letterbox at the premises; or
(b) by leaving it, secured conspicuously, at the premises.
Note For other ways in which the direction may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.