The Board may, in cases of emergency, fire, excessive drought, repairs to mains, or in connection with the construction of new works, alterations to existing works, or the installation, changing or removal of meters, stop, turn off or divert in part or wholly the water, gas or electricity in any mains or other works under its control or management, notwithstanding any agreement made with any person for the supply of water, gas and electricity.

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“Board” means the Public Utilities Board established by section 3;

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Board
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“Board” means the Public Utilities Board established by section 3;
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electricity
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“electricity” means electrical power when generated, transmitted, supplied or used for any purpose except the transmission of any communication or signal;
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gas
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“gas” means gas supplied by the Board;
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installation
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“installation”, except for the purposes of Part V, includes any plant or apparatus designed for the collection, production, supply or use, as the case may be, of water, gas or electricity;
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