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Electricity Act 1994
sec.229Potential damage to electric lines by projectiles
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### sec.229 Potential damage to electric lines by projectiles
A person must not unlawfully discharge a weapon near an electric line or associated equipment, or throw or otherwise project an object towards an electric line or associated equipment so that—
the electric line or associated equipment is likely to be damaged; or
the supply of electricity is likely to be interrupted.
Maximum penalty—40 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment.
s 229 amd 2002 No. 42 s 242 sch 1
- (a) the electric line or associated equipment is likely to be damaged; or
- (b) the supply of electricity is likely to be interrupted.