CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 179Primary legislationIn force

Companies only

Section 179 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act restricts pipeline construction, operation, and abandonment to registered companies only. Existing pipelines built before October 1, 1953 may be operated or improved by any person, provided they comply fully with the Act.

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Companies only

179 (1) A person, other than a company, must not construct, operate or abandon a pipeline. (2) Nothing in this section is to be construed to prohibit or prevent any person from operating or improving a pipeline constructed before October 1, 1953, but every pipeline constructed before that date must be operated in accordance with this Act.

Source

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-179.html

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