79
In forceTrimming of trees near overhead electric line
Part 6Electrical installations
Division 3Electric lines
79 Trimming of trees near overhead electric line
(1)
The person in control of an overhead electric line must ensure that trees and other vegetation are trimmed, and other measures taken, to prevent contact with the line that is likely to cause injury from electric shock to any person or damage to property.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
(2)
In this section—
overhead electric line does not include an overhead electric line owned by an electricity entity.
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