Gas Regulation Act, 1928

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Inspection of meters.

10.—(1) Any person authorised by the Minister in that behalf may at all reasonable times inspect any meter by means of which gas is supplied for the purpose of ascertaining if such meter has been stamped with a stamp prescribed by the Minister under this Act, and for the purpose of such inspection may enter any premises where he has reasonable cause to believe there is any such meter.

(2) Every person who obstructs a person authorised by the Minister under this section in the exercise of any of the powers conferred on him by this section shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding five pounds.

(3) A person authorised by the Minister under this section shall not institute any prosecution under this section without the consent of the Minister.