74AOperation of certain State and Territory laws

74A Operation of certain State and Territory laws

(1) The Commission, in operating railways, is subject to any law of a State or Territory that specifically relates to the safety in the operation of railways. (2) Subject to subsection (3), a person who operates a railway that was previously operated by the Commission is, in operating the railway, subject to all laws of a State or Territory that relate to the operation of railways. (3) The Minister may, by written notice published in the Gazette, declare that specified laws of a State or Territory that relate to the operation of railways do not apply to a specified person who operates a railway that was previously operated by the Commission. (4) A declaration under subsection (3) must specify the period during which it has effect. The period must end no later than 6 months after the Commission ceases to operate the railway concerned. (5) A declaration made under subsection (3) has effect accordingly.