The regulations may
—
(a)
require that a default supplier be determined, in accordance with the
regulations, for each connection point as defined in the regulations; and
(b)
require that the default supplier so determined be a retail licensee that
supplies electricity at the relevant connection point; and
(c)
require that a register be established and maintained, in accordance with the
regulations, showing the name of the default supplier for the time being
determined for each connection point; and
(d)
provide that if a small use customer commences to take a supply of electricity
at premises without entering into a contract for the supply with a retail
licensee, the electricity is deemed to be supplied under the standard form
contract of the default supplier for the connection point in respect of those
premises as determined under the regulations; and
(e) make
provision for and in relation to the effect of contracts of the kind referred
to in paragraph (d), including —
(i)
the period for which such contracts continue in force;
and
(ii)
the exclusion or modification of any term, condition or
provision of such contracts.
[Section 59 amended: No. 10 of 2024 s. 23.]
[Heading inserted: No. 10 of 2024 s. 14.]
[Heading inserted: No. 10 of 2024 s. 14.]