Crimes Act 1961

Crimes against rights of property - Arson, damage, and waste

299: Wilful waste or diversion of water, gas, or electricity

You could also call this:

“This law used to say it was wrong to waste or change where water, gas, or electricity goes on purpose, but it's not a rule anymore.”

This part of the law used to be about wasting or changing where water, gas, or electricity goes on purpose. However, it’s not part of the law anymore. The government removed this section on 1 October 2003. If you want to know more about why they made this change, you can look at section 15 of the Crimes Amendment Act 2003.

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Part 10 Crimes against rights of property
Arson, damage, and waste

299Wilful waste or diversion of water, gas, or electricity (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 299: repealed, on , by section 15 of the Crimes Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 39).