50
In forceDischarge of stormwater into receiving waters
Part 4Water
Division 4.2Protection of waterways
50 Discharge of stormwater into receiving waters
(1)
A person commits an offence if—
(a)
the person discharges stormwater from—
(i)
a sediment retention dam; or
(ii)
footings; or
(iii)
another stormwater retention area; and
(b)
the stormwater flows into receiving waters; and
(c)
the suspended solids concentration in the stormwater is higher than 60mg/L.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2)
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(3)
In this section:
receiving waters means ground water or a waterway.
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