Utilities Act 2000
7Electricity networks
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7 Electricity networks (1) For this Act, an electricity transmission network consists of infrastructure used, or for use, in relation to the transmission of electricity by a person to an electricity distribution network. (2) For this Act, an electricity distribution network consists of infrastructure used, or for use, in relation to the distribution of electricity by a person for supply to the premises of another person. infrastructure means— (a) powerlines; or (b) substations and equipment for monitoring, distributing, converting, transforming, or controlling electricity; or (c) a structure supporting overhead powerlines; or (d) wires, ducts or pipes for wires, or equipment; or (e) any other thing ancillary to any other part of the infrastructure.
(4) An electricity network does not include infrastructure that is outside the network boundary.