Operation of certain State and Territory laws
74A Operation of certain State and Territory laws
The Commission, in operating railways, is subject to any law of a State or Territory that specifically relates to the safety in the operation of railways.
Subject to subsection (3), a person who operates a railway that was previously operated by the Commission is, in operating the railway, subject to all laws of a State or Territory that relate to the operation of railways.
The Minister may, by written notice published in the Gazette, declare that specified laws of a State or Territory that relate to the operation of railways do not apply to a specified person who operates a railway that was previously operated by the Commission.
A declaration under subsection (3) must specify the period during which it has effect. The period must end no later than 6 months after the Commission ceases to operate the railway concerned.
A declaration made under subsection (3) has effect accordingly.
Schedule 3-Repeal of the Australian National Railways Commission Act 1983 and other Acts
Australian National Railways Commission Act 1983
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