156Emergency powers

156 Emergency powers (1) If an emergency occurs near any pipeline used by a gas company for the conveyance of gas which, in the opinion of an officer or employee of the gas company, might endanger life or property, the officer or employee may enter any land or premises for the purpose of ensuring the security or the safety of the pipeline. (2) If an officer or employee of the gas company considers that the security or safety of any pipeline used by the gas company can only be ensured by stopping the conveyance of gas through or to the pipeline, the officer or employee may take such steps as are necessary to stop the conveyance of gas.