New South Wales Consolidated Acts

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1995 - SECT 76D

76D Powers of step-in operator

(1) The step-in operator of a distribution or transmission system has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient for the exercise of the step-in operator's functions under this Part.

(2) Without limitation, the step-in operator may enter and remain on any land or premises where network operations are carried on.

(3) A relevant person must provide all reasonable assistance to the step-in operator for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of the functions of the step-in operator.

: Maximum penalty--7,500 penalty units (in the case of a corporation) and 5,000 penalty units (in any other case).

(4) A person must not hinder or obstruct the step-in operator in the exercise of functions under this Part.

: Maximum penalty--10,000 penalty units (in the case of a corporation) and 5,000 penalty units (in any other case).

(5) In this section--

"relevant person" means a person who is an occupier of land or premises where network operations are carried on or who in their capacity as an officer or employee of the network operator concerned has functions in connection with network operations.