sec.39Compensation

### sec.39 Compensation If a person incurs loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under this division, the person may claim compensation from the service provider. Without limiting subsection (1) , compensation may also be claimed for loss or expense incurred in complying with a requirement made of the person under this division. Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed. A court may order compensation to be paid only if it is satisfied it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case. For this section, loss or expense does not include loss or expense caused by the act of— removing an unauthorised connection; or rectifying defective or improper equipment; or removing vegetation or any other thing. (sec.39-ssec.1) If a person incurs loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under this division, the person may claim compensation from the service provider. (sec.39-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , compensation may also be claimed for loss or expense incurred in complying with a requirement made of the person under this division. (sec.39-ssec.3) Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed. (sec.39-ssec.4) A court may order compensation to be paid only if it is satisfied it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case. (sec.39-ssec.5) For this section, loss or expense does not include loss or expense caused by the act of— removing an unauthorised connection; or rectifying defective or improper equipment; or removing vegetation or any other thing. - (a) removing an unauthorised connection; or - (b) rectifying defective or improper equipment; or - (c) removing vegetation or any other thing.