BILL 25 PASSES: DISTRICT CAN NOW ACCESS ELECTRICITY BILLS

The provincial legislature has passed a law requiring electrical
companies to forward billing information to municipalities.

Bill 25 is in response to a proposal brought forward by Surrey Fire
Chief Len Garis in an attempt to find new ways to shut down marijuana
grow operations.

Under the Electrical Fire Safety Initiative (EFSI), fire crews with
municipal electrical inspectors issue inspection notices on homes
suspected of having grow operations.

If the homeowner doesn't allow an inspection within 48 hours, the
power is cut off.

After Bill 25 is passed, electrical companies will give the city two
years of electrical bills so a spike in activity can be isolated.