12Construction, &c., of pipelines

12 Construction, &c., of pipelines (1) A person shall not: (a) commence, or continue, the construction of a pipeline; or (b) alter or reconstruct a pipeline, except under and in pursuance of a licence. (2) A person shall not operate a pipeline: (a) except under and in pursuance of a licence; and (b) unless he has obtained the consent under section 38 of the Minister to the commencement or resumption, as the case may be, of the operations and commences or resumes the operations, and thereafter operates the pipeline, in accordance with the conditions, if any, to which the instrument of consent is for the time being subject. (3) It is not an offence against this section: (a) if, in an emergency in which there is a likelihood of loss or injury, or for the purpose of maintaining a pipeline in good order or repair, a person does an act to avoid the loss or injury or to maintain the pipeline in good order and repair and: (i) as soon as practicable thereafter notifies the Minister of the act done; and (ii) complies with any directions given to him by the Minister; or (b) if a person does an act in compliance with a direction under this Act. Energy Pipelines Act 1981 14