(a) enter land for the purpose of gaining access to any existing works or existing lines owned or used by the operator; and (b) perform any act or operation necessary for the purpose of inspecting, maintaining, or repairing those works or lines. (2) The power to enter land is subject to the following conditions: (a) entry must only be made by an officer, employee, or agent of the operator authorised by the operator in writing: (b) reasonable notice of the intention to enter must be given: (c) entry must be made at reasonable times: (d) the person entering must produce evidence of his or her authority and identity – (i) on initial entry; and (ii) after the initial entry, on request. (3) The conditions in subsection (2) do not apply if the entry is necessary in circumstances of probable danger to life or property. Request for removal 30.(1) If a tree, shrub, or plant on any land interferes with, or is likely to interfere with, a line, the operator who uses the line may request the owner or occupier of the land, or local authority or other person which has control of the road, to remove or trim the tree, shrub, or plant. (2) If an owner, occupier, local authority, or other person fails to comply with a request made under subsection (1), the operator may apply to a Magistrates’ Court for an order authorising the operator to remove or trim the tree, shrub, or plant in respect of which the request was made. (3) The operator must give the owner, occupier, local authority, or other person who fails to comply with the request at least 10 working days’ notice of the operator’s intention to apply to the Court under subsection (2). (4) On being satisfied that a tree, shrub, or plant on land interferes with, or is likely to interfere with, a line, the Magistrates’ Court may make an order on any terms and conditions (including those relating to notice and time of removal or trimming) that the Court thinks fit. (5) If an operator removes or trims a tree, shrub, or plant on any land or road under the authority of an order made under subsection (4), the owner, occupier, local authority, or other person to whom notice of the application under subsection (1) was given is liable to the operator for the reasonable cost of the work of the operator. Removal in emergency 31.(1) If a tree, shrub, or plant on any land or road causes or is likely to cause imminent danger to, or serious interference with, a line, the operator may – (a) enter the land or road where the tree, shrub, or plant is rooted or overhangs; and (b) do work in respect of the tree, shrub, or plant that is necessary to remove the danger or serious interference, or likely danger or serious interference. (2) The operator must, if it is possible in the circumstances, notify the occupier of the land, or the local authority or other person who has control of the road, as the case may be, of the operator’s intention to enter the land or road and carry out work under subsection (1). (3) Every officer, employee, or agent of an operator who enters land or a road under subsection (1) must – (a) carry evidence of his or her authority and identity, which must be produced on request; or (b) work under the immediate control of a person who holds evidence of the officer, employee, or agent’s authority and identity, which must be produced if requested. (4) If an operator removes or trims a tree, shrub, or plant on any land or road under subsection (1), the occupier of the land, or the local authority or other person who has control of the road, as the case may be, is liable to the operator for the reasonable cost of the work of the operator. Construction or repair of lines on roads 12 12