Victorian Current Acts

OFFSHORE PETROLEUM AND GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE ACT 2010 - SECT 205

A person must not intentionally start to operate a pipeline in the offshore area unless—

        (a)     the pipeline has been constructed and tested in accordance with a pipeline licence; and

        (b)     the Minister has certified in writing that the Minister is satisfied that—

              (i)     the pipeline has been constructed and tested in accordance with a pipeline licence; and

              (ii)     the pipeline is fit to be operated.

Penalty:     Imprisonment for 5 years.