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Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Miscellaneous

150: Lines over navigable waters

You could also call this:

"Don't block boats with phone or internet lines over rivers or seas"

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If you are a network operator, you must not put a line in a place where it will get in the way of boats or ships on navigable waters. You should make sure your line does not interfere with the navigation of these waters. This rule is similar to one found in the 1987 legislation.

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Maintenance of networks: Miscellaneous

150Lines over navigable waters

  1. A network operator must not intentionally place a line so that it interferes with the navigation of navigable waters.

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