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Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.265Trimming of trees near overhead electric line
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sec.265 Trimming of trees near overhead electric line
An electricity entity must ensure trees and other vegetation are trimmed, and other measures are taken, to prevent contact with an overhead electric line forming part of the electricity entity’s works that is likely to cause injury from electric shock to any person or damage to property.