27. Power to require security

in respect of the supply; or

where any electric line or electrical plant requires to be provided for such supply, in respect of the provision of such line or plant, and if that person fails to provide such security, the distribution licensee may refuse to give the supply, or refuse to provide the line or plant, for so long as the failure continues.

the distribution licensee may, by notice require such person to provide within seven days after the service of the notice, reasonable security for the payment of all monies which may become due to the licensee in respect of the supply; and

if that person fails to provide such security, the licensee may refuse to make the connection or discontinue the supply, as the case may be, for so long as the failure continues.