Electricity Safety Act 1998
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120R Proceedings
(1) A person may not commence a civil proceeding in respect of a matter arising under Division 2 except in accordance with this Division.
(2) The Minister or Energy Safe Victoria may commence a civil proceeding in respect of a civil penalty provision in accordance with this Division.
(3) The Minister or Energy Safe Victoria must not commence a civil proceeding under this Division for an alleged contravention of a civil penalty provision if a civil proceeding is on foot under this Division in respect of the same conduct.
(4) Nothing in this section affects the right of a person to commence a civil proceeding in respect of any matter or thing, or seek any relief or remedy, if the cause of action arises, or the relief or remedy is sought, on grounds that do not rely on this Part.
S. 120S inserted by No. 18/2017 s. 4.