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#### 76 Valid smartcards
76 Valid smartcards
> > (1) A smartcard is valid for travel on a particular journey only if—
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> > > (a) the smartcard—
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> > > > (i) has been successfully processed for the journey, or
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> > > > (ii) could have been successfully processed but was not able to be for reasons beyond the control of the person making the journey, and
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> > > (b) the smartcard is being used in accordance with the terms and conditions for its use published by TfNSW under the [Passenger Transport Act 2014](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2014-046), section 128A, and
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> > > (c) the journey is on a route or railway line that TfNSW has designated from time to time, by order published in the Gazette, as a route or railway line for which a smartcard of that kind may be used.
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> > (1A) Subclause (1)(a)(ii) does not apply in relation to a smartcard that is not successfully processed because there are no facilities available for the issue or topping-up of a smartcard.
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> > (2) A smartcard is successfully processed if it is processed in accordance with clause 77D and the processing accepts the smartcard as valid.
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> **cl 76:** Am 2025 No 77, Sch 6.