Section 71
Development of codes by Commission and compliance of codes
The Commission may, with the approval of the Minister, develop and issue codes relating to the use of regasification terminal, transmission or distribution pipelines together with the approval of any access arrangements, or for the retail or use of gas or for the metering of gas and in respect of safety in the distribution, retail or use of gas.
(2)
The Commission may develop and issue such additional codes as the Commission deems fit and expedient or as the Minister may direct, as the case may be.
(3)
All codes developed and issued under this section shall only be effective upon registration by the Commission.
(4)
All licensees and any other parties who have entered into any agreement shall comply with the codes.
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(5)
Unless otherwise determined by the Commission, in ensuring reliability, safety and security of the gas delivery system, the codes issued under this section shall take precedence over any agreement that may exist between the parties mentioned in subsection (4).
(6)
Any person who contravenes subsection (4) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.