97C   Licence conditions applying to retail suppliers

(1)  It is a condition of each retail supplier’s licence that the retail supplier comply with its greenhouse gas benchmark as determined under this Part.

(2)  Nothing in this section limits or affects any power of the Minister to impose conditions on the licence of a retail supplier under this Act, including conditions (not inconsistent with this Part) relating to greenhouse gas emissions, the provision of information to the Tribunal or Scheme Administrator about matters related to this Part and related matters.

(3)  A monetary penalty may not be imposed on a retail supplier under clause 8 or 8A of Schedule 2, or any other action taken against the licence of a retail supplier under Schedule 2, in respect of a greenhouse shortfall for which a greenhouse penalty is payable under this Part.

Note. Under clauses 8 and 8A of Schedule 2, the Minister and the Tribunal may impose monetary penalties for breaches of the requirements of this Act, the regulations and the greenhouse gas benchmark rules, as well as breaches of licence conditions. Other penalties may also be imposed under Schedule 2.