SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 4Overhead lines: consent
Consent requirement
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1
An electric line to which this Schedule applies shall not be installed or kept installed above ground except in accordance with a consent granted by the appropriate Ministers.
2
Any person who without reasonable excuse contravenes the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
3
No proceedings shall be instituted in respect of an offence under this paragraph except by or on behalf of the Secretary of State.