46
In forceBreach of licence to take surface water
Part 5Surface water
Division 2Taking surface water
46 Breach of licence to take surface water
(1)
A person commits an offence if the person:
(a)
holds a licence granted under section 45; and
(b)
contravenes a term or condition of the licence.
Maximum penalty: 500 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.
(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant took reasonable steps and exercised due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence.
(4) The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (3).
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