Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Electricity Industry Act 2000 - SECT 29

Variation or revocation of licence

29. Variation or revocation of licence



(1) A licence or the licence conditions may be varied-

   (a)  in accordance with the procedures specified in the licence conditions;
        or

   (b)  by agreement between the Commission and the licensee; or



   (c)  by a notice in accordance with subsection (2) served on the licensee.





(2) The Commission must not vary a licence or the licence conditions by a
notice unless-



   (a)  the Commission is satisfied that the variation is necessary-

   (i)  having regard to the objectives of the Commission under this Act and
        under the Essential Services Commission Act 2001; or

   (ii) to give effect to Division 7; and

   (b)  the Commission has given the licensee an opportunity to make
        representations on the matter.

(3) The Commission may revoke a licence in accordance with the procedures
specified in the licence conditions.