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Electricity Act · 2021 Revised Edition · Part · Licensing of Activities Relating to Electricity
Electricity Act · 2021 Revised Edition · Part · Licensing of Activities Relating to Electricity
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The Authority may give directions for or with respect to codes of practice and other standards of performance and procedures to be observed by licensees and other persons -
to ensure the reliability of the supply of electricity to the public;
to ensure the security of the electricity system;
to maintain the voltage or reactive flow of power through the transmission system and distribution system; or
in the interests of public safety.
Any person who fails to comply with any direction given under subsection (I) is guilty of an offence.
distribution system
"distribution system" means a system of interconnected electric lines, electrical plants and substations used by a distribution licensee to distribute electricity;
electricity
"electricity" means electrical power when generated, transmitted, supplied or used for any purpose except the transmission of any communication or signal;
electricity system
"electricity system" means a system comprising the transmission system, distribution system and generating stations connected directly or indirectly to the transmission and distribution system; Electrici~
transmission system
"transmission system" means a system of interconnected electric lines, electrical plants and substations used by a transmission licensee to transmit electricity;
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