Electrical Safety Act 2022
90Remedial action to clear vegetation
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90 Remedial action to clear vegetation (1) An electricity officer on behalf of an electricity entity may enter land to which the entity supplies electricity, without the consent of the owner or occupier, and do all that is reasonably practicable to keep vegetation on the land clear of any powerline if: (a) the owner or occupier fails to comply with section 89(5); or (b) the vegetation creates an electrical risk. (2) An electricity entity may recover any costs it incurs in clearing the vegetation under subsection (1) as a debt due from the owner or occupier of the land, other than land owned or occupied by the Territory. (3) An electricity entity is not liable for any loss or damage suffered by another person that is caused by the electricity entity not taking action under subsection (1).