(1) If the Minister proposes to make or amend the bulk water supply code, the
Minister must consult with each code-regulated entity affected by the proposed
code or amendment.
(2) For subsection (1) , the Minister must ensure that
each code-regulated entity is given a reasonable opportunity to make
submissions to the Minister about the proposed code or amendment.
(3)
However, the Minister may amend the bulk water supply code without
consultation if the Minister proposes to—
(a) correct a minor error in the
code; or
(b) make an amendment of a type the code states may be made without
consultation.
