Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2B inserted (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 9(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 1996/218, art. 2
13(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, this paragraph applies where any meter through which gas has been supplied to any premises is completely disconnected, that is to say, is disconnected both from the service pipe and from all other pipes within the premises.E+W+S
(2)This paragraph does not apply where the meter—
(a)is disconnected for the purposes of an examination under section 17 of this Act or an inspection under paragraph 3(5) above; or
(b)is disconnected for a particular purpose (whether repair or repositioning of the meter, detection of a gas leak or otherwise) and is intended to be reconnected.
(3)Except in so far as it is not reasonably practicable for him to do so, the person making the disconnection shall—
(a)ascertain the name and address of the owner of the meter; and
(b)inform that owner of the disconnection and of the address at which the meter will be available for collection.
(4)If any person fails to comply with sub-paragraph (3) above, he shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 2 on the standard scale.]