CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 277Primary legislationIn force

Prohibition

Operators of international or interprovincial power lines must obtain Canadian Energy Regulator Commission approval before abandoning operations. The Commission may grant abandonment authorization by order upon application by the permit or certificate holder.

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Prohibition

277 (1) A person must not, without the leave of the Commission, abandon the operation of an international power line or of an interprovincial power line designated by an order under section 261. (2) On the application of the holder of a permit or certificate, the Commission may, by order, grant leave to abandon the operation of the power line.

Source

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-277.html

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