6Construction etc. of pipelines

##### 6. Construction etc. of pipelines (1) A person shall not — (a) commence, or continue the construction of a pipeline; or (b) alter or reconstruct a pipeline, except under and in pursuance of a licence. (2) A person shall not operate a pipeline — (a) except under and in pursuance of a licence; and (b) unless he has obtained the consent of the Minister under section 36 to the commencement or resumption, as the case may be, of operations and commences or resumes operations in accordance with the conditions, if any, specified in the instrument of consent. (3) It is not an offence against this section — (a) if, in an emergency in which there is a likelihood of loss or injury, or for the purpose of maintaining a pipeline in good order and repair, a person does an act to avoid the loss or injury or to maintain the pipeline in good order and repair and — (i) as soon as practicable notifies the Minister of the act done; and (ii) complies with any directions given to him by the Minister; or (b) if a person does an act in compliance with a direction under this Act. Penalty for an offence under subsection (1) or (2): a fine of $50 000 or imprisonment for 5 years, or both. [Section 6 amended: No. 12 of 1990 s. 123; No. 13 of 2005 s. 31; No. 42 of 2010 s. 182(1).]