57Entry of land for purposes related to gas infrastructure

57 Entry of land for purposes related to gas infrastructure

(1)  A gas officer for a licensee may, at any reasonable time –

(a) enter and remain on land to carry out preliminary investigations in connection with the proposed construction or installation of gas infrastructure; or

(b) enter and remain on land where the gas infrastructure of the licensee is situated to carry out operational work or protective work on the infrastructure.

(2)  Subject to this section, before a gas officer enters land under this section, the officer must give written notice to the occupier of the land stating the reason for, and the date and time of, the proposed entry.

(3)  The period of notice of entry must be reasonable.

(4)  If the proposed entry is refused or obstructed, a gas officer may obtain a warrant under Division 3 of Part 6 to enter the land.