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OFFSHORE PETROLEUM AND GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE ACT 2010 - SECT 207

Defences

    (1)     Sections 204, 205 and 206 do not apply if—

        (a)     in an emergency in which there is a likelihood of loss or injury; or

        (b)     for the purpose of maintaining a pipeline in good order or repair—

the person engages in the conduct to avoid that loss or injury, or to maintain the pipeline in good order and repair, and the person—

        (c)     as soon as practicable, notifies the Minister of the conduct; and

        (d)     complies with any directions given to the person by the Minister.

    (2)     Sections 204, 205 and 206 do not apply to anything done in compliance with a direction under—

        (a)     this Act; or

        (b)     the regulations.



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