(1) The obligations imposed on the DBNGP owner by this Part and by Schedule 1 create duties that are enforceable either ¾

(a) by civil proceedings in a court; or

(b) by proceedings before the referee,

as prescribed by the regulations, but no breach of those obligations gives rise to an action for damages.

(2) The terms and conditions on which access is to be made available under clause 2 of Schedule 1 are to be specified in a contract between the DBNGP owner and the shipper, but nothing in the contract can be inconsistent with this Act or the regulations.

(3) Nothing in subsection (1) affects the enforceability of any contract to which the DBNGP owner is a party, or the availability of damages for a breach of any such contract.

(4) Sections 177 and 178 of The Criminal Code do not apply to the obligations created by or under this Part and Schedule 1.