43. Codes of practice

Terms defined in s 2

• Board

  Board

  Defined · s 2

  “Board” means the Public Utilities Board established under the Public Utilities Act in force before 1st October 1995 and continued by section 3;

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• electricity

  electricity

  Defined · s 2

  “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

  gas

  Defined · s 2

  “gas” means any substance in a gaseous state supplied through pipes and used for cooking or heating purposes, but does not include gas supplied to a public gas licensee and liquefied petroleum gas;

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• public licence

  public licence

  Defined · s 2

  “public licence” means a licence granted under section 38 and “public licensee” shall be construed accordingly;

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• regulations

  regulations

  Defined · s 2

  “regulations” means regulations made under this Act;

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• utilities support services

  utilities support services

  Defined · s 2

  “utilities support services” means the performing of all or any of the following activities in connection with the supply of water, electricity or gas —(a)the taking of any step to start or discontinue the supply of water, electricity or gas to the premises of consumers;(b)the reading of the register of any water, electricity or gas meter;(c)the issuing of bills to, and the collection of payment from, consumers for the supply of water, electricity, gas and any other goods or services provided to such consumers in connection therewith; and(d)the provision of assistance or any other customer service to consumers in connection with the supply of water, electricity or gas to the premises of such consumers, but not including water service work, gas service work or work performed by an electrical worker,whether or not such functions are performed for or on behalf of the Board, a public licensee or any other party;

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