15Offence to operate pipeline without a licence

15 Offence to operate pipeline without a licence A person must not operate a pipeline unless a licence to construct and operate that pipeline has been issued under this Act. Part 4—Pre-licence process Division 1—Consultation plans 16 When must a consultation plan be prepared? S. 16(1) amended by No. 68/2014 s. 73. (1) A proponent for a pipeline must prepare a consultation plan for the proposed pipeline, and obtain the Minister's approval of the plan under section 18, before the proponent does the first of the following in relation to that pipeline*—* (a) gives a notice of intention to enter land under Division 2; or (b) gives a notice of a pipeline corridor under Division 3. (2) The purpose of the consultation plan is to show how the proponent will consult with owners and occupiers of land about the proposed pipeline.