South Australian Current Acts South Australian Current Acts87—Notice of work that may affect electricity infrastructure
(1) A person who
proposes to do work near electricity infrastructure must give the appropriate
electricity entity at least seven days' notice of the proposed work if—
(a)
there is a risk of equipment or a structure coming into dangerous proximity to
electrical conductors; or
(b) the
work may affect the support for any part of electricity infrastructure; or
(c) the
work may interfere with the electricity infrastructure in some other way.
Maximum penalty: $2 500.
Expiation fee: $210.
(2) It is a defence to
a charge of an offence against subsection (1) if, in the circumstances of
an emergency, it is not practicable to give the notice required by
subsection (1) and the notice is given as soon as practicable.
(3) A person who does
work near electricity infrastructure must comply with—
(a)
requirements prescribed by regulation that are applicable to the work; and
(b)
reasonable requirements made by the electricity entity for the protection of
the infrastructure or the safety of the persons carrying out the work.
Maximum penalty: $2 500.
Expiation fee: $210.