85Exercise of powers with respect to lines

85 Exercise of powers with respect to lines

S. 85 amended by Nos 62/2001 s. 75, 39/2005 s. 48(Sch. 1 item 1).

Energy Safe Victoria or the relevant distribution company or the relevant transmission company may, subject to any code applying in relation to the exercise of powers under this section issued by the Essential Services Commission under the Essential Services Commission Act 2001, exercise the following powers in relation to electric lines—

(a) the power to enter onto land at any reasonable time for the purposes of inspecting an electric line and to remain on the land for so long as is necessary to inspect the line; and

S. 85(b) amended by No. 39/2005 s. 48(Sch. 1 item 2).

(b) the power, with the agreement of Energy Safe Victoria, to order that any electric line proposed to be constructed or to be substantially reconstructed be placed underground; and

S. 85(c) amended by Nos 39/2005 s. 48(Sch. 1 item 2), 2/2014 s. 8(1).

(c) the power, upon production of a certificate in a form approved by Energy Safe Victoria and issued by the relevant distribution company or the relevant transmission company and at any reasonable time, to enter onto and remain on any land, for as long as is necessary for the carrying out of any work which is required to be carried out by Energy Safe Victoria or distribution company or transmission company to fulfil its responsibilities under section 84 or 84D.