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Energy Pipelines Act 1981
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40 Directions
(1) The Minister may, by instrument in writing served on a licensee,
give to the licensee directions as to any matter in respect of which
regulations may be made under this Act.
(2) A direction under subsection (1) has effect and shall be complied
with notwithstanding anything in the Regulations and, to the extent
to which the Regulations are inconsistent with the direction, the
licensee to whom the direction is given is not obliged to comply with
the Regulations.
(3) A licensee to whom a direction under subsection (1) is given shall
comply with and not contravene the direction.