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National Energy Board Act

Version of section 58.25 from 2002-12-31 to 2004-12-14:


Marginal note:Effect of election

  •  (1) Where an election is filed under section 58.23,

    • (a) no permit shall be issued in respect of the line;

    • (b) any application in respect of the line shall be dealt with as an application for a certificate; and

    • (c) any permit or certificate issued in respect of the line is thereupon revoked.

  • Marginal note:Idem

    (2) An applicant for or holder of a permit or certificate who files an election under section 58.23 and who, at the time of the election, is proceeding under the laws of a province to acquire land for the purpose of constructing or operating the international power line is liable to each person who has an interest in the land for all damages suffered and reasonable costs incurred in consequence of the abandonment of the acquisition.

  • Marginal note:Idem

    (3) An action for damages and costs referred to in subsection (2) may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in the province in which the land is situated.

  • 1990, c. 7, s. 23

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