(1)  A pipeline licensee must not operate a pipeline under the licence unless –

(a) a pipeline management plan in force for the pipeline provides for the operation; and

(b) the pipeline is operated in a way that –

(i) is consistent with the purposes for which the pipeline was designed to be used; and

(ii) is not contrary to that plan.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  However, an offence under subregulation (1) does not arise if –

(a) the licensee performs an act in compliance with a direction given under –

(i) the Act; or

(ii) regulations made under the Act; or

(b) in an emergency in which there is a likelihood of loss or injury, or for the purpose of maintaining the pipeline in good order and repair, the licensee –

(i) performs an act to avoid the loss or injury, or to maintain the pipeline in good order and repair; and

(ii) as soon as practicable, but within 3 days, gives written notice to the Minister about the act performed.