94Offences related to work in proximity to electricity

94 Offences related to work in proximity to electricity infrastructure (1) A person commits an offence if the person fails to give a notice in accordance with section 93(2) and (3). (3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if: (a) an emergency exists and it is not practicable to give the notice before beginning the work; and (b) the notice is given as soon as reasonably practicable after beginning the work. Note for subsection (3) The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to this defence (see

Electrical Safety Act 2022 61 (a) the person does work in proximity to electricity infrastructure of an electricity entity; and (b) the work does not comply with: (i) the requirements prescribed by regulation applicable to the work; or (ii) any reasonable requirement the person was informed of in advance by the electricity entity in relation to the Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units.