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Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2010
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205 Offence of starting to operate a pipeline
A person must not intentionally start to operate a pipeline in the offshore area unless—
(a) the pipeline has been constructed and tested in accordance with a pipeline licence; and
(b) the Minister has certified in writing that the Minister is satisfied that—
(i) the pipeline has been constructed and tested in accordance with a pipeline licence; and
(ii) the pipeline is fit to be operated.