96
In forceOperator must report serious accident or critical incident
Part 8Environmental protection
Division 4Serious accidents and critical incidents
96 Operator must report serious accident or critical incident
(1)
As soon as practicable after the operator for a geothermal authority area becomes aware of the occurrence of a serious accident or critical incident in the area, the operator must notify the
Minister of the occurrence.
Fault element: Strict liability offence.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2)
If the operator gives oral notification under subsection (1), the operator must also give the Minister written confirmation of the occurrence as soon as practicable after the oral notification.
Fault element: Strict liability offence.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
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