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UTILITIES (GAS RESTRICTIONS) REGULATION 2005 (NO 8 OF 2005) - REG 6

Approved gas restriction scheme

    (1)     The Minister may, in writing, approve a scheme to restrict the use of gas (the approved gas restriction scheme ) if satisfied that the scheme is necessary, if there is a shortage of gas, to—

        (a)     facilitate, as far as practicable, the provision of efficient, reliable and sustainable gas services by utilities to consumers; or

        (b)     protect the interests of consumers; or

        (c)     manage the safety and security of the gas network and the supply of gas to the network; or

        (d)     protect public safety.

    (2)     The approved scheme is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.



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