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CurrentInterference with path of stormwater
Chapter 3The business of local governments
Part 3Roads and other infrastructure
Division 2Stormwater drains
80 Interference with path of stormwater
(1)
A person must not restrict or redirect the flow of stormwater over land in a way that may cause the water to collect and become stagnant.
Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.
(2)
However, this section does not apply to water collected in a dam, wetland, tank or pond, if no offensive material is allowed to accumulate.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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