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\par 2. Interpretation
\par 3. Licence required
\par 4. Inspection
\par 5. Notice regarding repairs or alterations
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\par 1960, No. 6
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 An Ordinance to make provision for the control of electric installations, wiring and appliances (1 September 1960).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877122 
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 - This Ordinance may be cited as the Electric }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877122 Powe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid153317 r Supply Ordinance 1960}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 .

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"Electric line" or "line" or "electric line or work" means any wire or wires or other conductor, instrument, apparatus, device, or means used or intended to be used or reasonably capable of bei
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid5712397 Power to enter }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2571976 p}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid5712397 remises}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  - An officer appointed by the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389  Work Officer may at
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389 all }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
reasonable times enter any premises to which electricity is o
r has been supplied in Niue in order to inspect the electric lines or work, meters, measuring instruments, fittings and apparatus for the supply of electricity and for the purpose of ascertaining the quantity of electricity consumed or supplied, or, where
 the supply of electricity is no longer required or where the Government desires to take away and cut off the supply of electricity from any pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397 emises for the purpose of remov}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ing any electric lines, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9059661 works, meters, measuring instru}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
ments, fittings, or apparatus belonging to the Government of Niue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389\charrsid13060540 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389\charrsid1395230 Hindering or obstruc}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1395230 tin}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389\charrsid1395230 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1395230  the Works Officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  - (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 Every person com}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389 mit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 s an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389 offence against this Ordinance }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
who obstructs or hinders the Works Officer or any person duly employed or authorised in the exercise of any power or function conferred on him by or under this Ordinance or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389 
 any regulation made thereunder.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389\charrsid13060540 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (2) No }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5526821 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 roceedings for the recovery of any fine in
 respect of any such offence shall be a bar to an action at law by the Works Officer or person so authorised by him in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
respect of any such act as aforesaid but every such action may be commenced and proceeded with as if no such pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397 ceed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ings }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6099530 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ad been taken under this Ordinance.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389\charrsid1395230 Offence to repair or interfere with wires}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15221918  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9456389 - (1) Every person commits an offence against this Ordinance who wilfu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274 lly or negligently does any of the following things, that is to say-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
a) Repairs, alters, or makes additions to any electric line or work or permits to be rep}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274 aired, altered or added to any e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 lectric}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 line or work except by a person acting under the authority either of the Works Officer or of a licence issued to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6237559 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 im under section 3 of this Ordinance;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3963274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (b) Injures or suffers to be injured any electric line or work,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 meter or any electric measuring instrument;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
(c) Removes, alters or in any way interferes with the index in any electric meter or electric measuring instrument or knowingly}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
prevents any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4014961  such meter or measuring instru}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ment from duly registering the quantity of electric energy supplied;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7163684 Provided that the provisions of this section shall be without prejudice to any other right or remedy which may be available to the Crown for the punishment of any such offence.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (2) For each such offence the offender shall, in add}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274 ition to the expenses of making }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 good any damage so occasioned to any electric line or work or any electric}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2180394  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 meter or electric measuring instrument, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13511903 fine not exceeding fifty pounds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 , and to a further penalty not exceeding five pounds for every day after the first day}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13511903  during which any such offence }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 continues.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3963274 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this section, the Resident Co}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6886254 mmissioner in addition to insti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 tuting any proceedings against any person for a breach of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230  the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 provisions of this section may also discontinue the supply of electricity to the person so offending (notw}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14815477 ith}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 standing any agreement o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14815477 r contract previously existing).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13193297 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (4) In any proceedings against}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 any person on a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3963274  breach}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 of the provisions of this section the existence of artificial means for causing any alteration to the index}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2779156  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
to any electric meter or measuring instrument or prevention in the registration of electricity supplied to any consumer or for fraudulently abstracting,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8611567 consuming or using elec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 tricity when such electric line or work or electric meter or electric measuring 
instrument is under the custody or control of any consumer shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid5530452 be prima facie evidence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 that such alteration, prevention, abstraction, or consumption, as the case may be, has been fraudulently, knowingly and wilfully caused by the person using such electric line or work or electric m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5530452 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ter or measuri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 ng instrument.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1395230 Stealin}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230\charrsid1395230 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1395230  electricit}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230\charrsid1395230 y}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8458881  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8458881  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 Elec}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 tric}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ity is hereby declared to be a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 thing capable of being stolen withi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 n the meaning}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230  of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8458881  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 
[section 18}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 8 of the Niue Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 1966] and any person who }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
maliciously or fraudulently }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 abstracts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
, causes to be wasted or diverted, consumes, or uses any electricity shall be guilty of theft and punishable accordingly.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5458225 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 [The Niue Act 1966, being the corresponding enactment in force at the date of this reprint, has been substitute}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230 d for the 
Cook Islands Act 1915]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1395230 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1395230 
Government not liable for failure of supply}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  - No person who is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395230  a consumer of electrical energy }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
supplied or sold by the Government shall have any claim against the Government in the event of any failure of the supply of a such energy through accident, tempest, drought or other unavoidable cause.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226\charrsid13060540 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 11}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 . Power to alter dang}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid10583226 erous radio aerials}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  - Where in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
opinion of the Works Officer any radio aerial }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 by its proximity to an electric line is likely to be the cause }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7869560 of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 public or private danger, he shall cause a notice to be served on the owner of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6518310 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 erial in terms of section 5 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3563129 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 this Ordinance and the pr
ovisions of that section shall apply as far as they are applicable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226\charrsid13060540 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid10583226 Sale of electrical appliances and fittings }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 - No person shall sell or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 eep }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 or sale any electrical appliances or electrical fittings unless he is the holder of a licence to sell such e
lectrical appliances or fittings granted by the Resident Commissioner.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid10583226 13.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid10583226  Power to enter on land}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
 - (1) Subject to the provis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ions o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  this Ordinance }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12193361 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 e Government may from time to time enter on any land for the purposes of the construction or maintenanc
e of any electric line or work and may remain on that land for such time and execute and do all things necessary in connection with such line or work.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (2) In the exercise of the power conferred by this section the Government may cut and remove within a distance of thirty-three feet on either side of a line whether}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 existing or proposed any tr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14441751 ees and undergrowth which inter}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 fere or are likely to interfere with such line:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5712397 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 Provided that where it appears necessary from the hilly nature of the country the Govern
ment may cut and remove any trees and undergrowth within a distance of not more than three chains }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid737534 on either side of any such line.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid10583226 Removal of trees causing damage to electric lines}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5712397  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (1) }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8063806 I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 f any tree growing on any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8063806 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8063806 d causes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12586354 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 s }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12586354 likel}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 y to cause dam
age to an electric line or work the Government may cause notice to be given to the owner of that land to remove the said tree or any part thereof and if the owner of that land fails to comply with the terms of such notice within the time specified therein
 (being not less than seven}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 days after service) the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
 Government may enter upon that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 land and remove the tree or any part thereof but so that no unnecessary damage is done or incurred thereby.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10583226 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10583226 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (2) If the rights and powers conferred by sections 13 and 15 here
of shall have already been exercised in respect of any land no compensation shall be paid in respect of any tree or part thereof on such land and cut under the powers conferred by this section.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par 15}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid6633589 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1712415 Compensation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 - Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6633589 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 where in the exercise of the powers conferred any damage is caused to land the owner shall be entitled to co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 mpensation to be ascertained in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  the same}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415  manner as com}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 pensation for land taken under [s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 ection 328 of the Niue Act 1966]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 :
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8285081 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
Provided that where any such power is exercised with the consent of the owner and to the extent of such consent no compensation shall be paid.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8285081 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 [The Niue Act 1966, being the corresponding enactment in force at the date of this reprint
, has been substituted for the Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5666510 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 k Islands Act 1915.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5666510 ]}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1712415 General penalty for offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 - Every person who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 commits an o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 ffence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  against }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 Ordinance for which no penalty is provided elsewhere than in this section shall be liable on conviction to imp}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 risonment for a term not exceed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 g three months or to a fine not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 exceeding ten pounds.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1712415 Fines recoverable}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 - A fine incurred under this Ordinance shall excep}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  where it is otherwise expressly provided, be recovered upon the infor}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 mation of any person appointed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 by the Resident Commissioner in that behalf either generally or in any particular case.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1712415 A}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415\charrsid1712415 pplication}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1712415  of fees and fines}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  - All fees and fines levied and received under }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 this Ordinance shall be paid into }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 the Niue Island Treasury and shall form part of the revenue of Niue Island.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid1712415 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
 - (1) The Resident Commissioner may from time to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 ime by notice published in the Gazette make regulations -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
(a) prescribing the form of licences under this Ordinance the conditions on which such licence may be issued and the fees payable thereon;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
so as to secure the protection of persons and property from injury or damage caused, either directly or in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8651136 directly, by electrical energy;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 prescribing conditions in respect}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1712415  of the cons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
truction, installation, maintenance, use, management, inspection, and testing of electric lines or works and of instruments, materials, appliances, apparatus, accessories, and equipment used or intended to be used in the construction, installation, mainte
nance, or use of electric lines or work}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 s or in the application of elec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 trical energy;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (d) prohibiting the manufacture, importation, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795807 sale, and use of any materials,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  appliances, accessories, devices, and equipment which do not satisfy any prescribed tests or 
standards, or the use of which may be dangerous to persons or property, or which do not comply with the provisions of any regulations under this section;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
providing for the removal of lines laid or erected in breach of this Ordinance, and of any line in the use of which any of the conditions of the licence under which it was laid or erected are not observed or complied with, and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 for the removal or alteration of any dangerous line (whether erected under the authority of a licence issued under this Ordina
nce or any Act or other Ordinance or not), at the expense in each case of the owner of the line;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
defining what may be deemed a dangerous electric line or work for the purpose of any regulations hereunder;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 prescribing conditions for and controllin
g the supply of electrical energy;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 (h) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
prescribing fees to be paid in connection with any inspection or testing authorised by any regulations hereunder}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795807 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3148380\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
imposing fines not exceeding twenty pounds for the breach of any regulation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5795807 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 (2) This section shall not apply to any electric line or work defined in section }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2427059 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 41 of the Post Office Act 1959 as applied to Niue [section 699 of the Niue Act 1966}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2242149 ]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3148380 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 [The Niue Act 1966, being the corresponding enactment in forc
e at the date of this reprint, has been substituted for the Cook Islands Act 1915}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11421480 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540  No regulations under this}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 section were made b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid334712 efore the date of this reprint.]}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540\charrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13060540 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13060540 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1659884 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1659884 ________________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1659884\charrsid13060540 
\par }}