(1) ICRC may, on application and by notice given to a utility, exempt the utility from compliance with a condition of its licence in relation to a stated activity or in stated circumstances.
Note Under s 52, the ICRC must prepare a notice of an exemption from a condition of a licence. The notice is a notifiable instrument.
(2) An exemption may be given in relation to a condition, whether imposed by this Act or by ICRC.
(3) An exemption—
(a) must state the period for which it is given; and
(b) is subject to any further condition stated in the instrument of exemption.
(4) This section does not limit ICRC's other powers under this Act in relation to the licence.
(5) An exemption notice is a disallowable instrument.
Note A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act
.