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Pipelines Act 2005
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101 Pipelines and railways
(1) If a pipeline runs along or crosses over or under a railway or any land reserved for railway purposes, the pipeline must, at the expense of the licensee, be constructed to the satisfaction of Victorian Rail Track so that the safe use of the railway is not impeded or unnecessarily obstructed.
(2) A licensee who fails to comply with this section is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding—
S. 101(2)(a) amended by No. 22/2023 s. 60(a).
S. 101(2)(b) amended by No. 22/2023 s. 60(b).