Utilities Access Act 2010

Obligation to comply with Code

8: Offence to fail to comply with order

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"Breaking a court order can lead to a big fine of up to $200,000."

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If you know you have to follow an order made under section 7, you must do so. If you do not follow the order, or do not follow it on time, you commit an offence. You can be fined up to $200,000 if you are convicted.

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This page was last updated on 10 September 2025

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7: Court may order compliance with Code, or

"Courts can order people to follow the rules if they're not doing what they're supposed to."

9: Purpose of Code, or

"How the Code helps utility operators work safely and fairly for everyone's benefit"

8Offence to fail to comply with order

A person who, knowing that the person is subject to an order made under section 7, fails to comply with the order, or fails to comply with the order within the time specified in the order, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200,000.

Notes

Section 8: amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).