103S
In forceProhibition or restriction on taking water affected by site contamination
Part 10ASpecial provisions and enforcement powers for site contamination
Division 3Orders and other action to deal with site contamination
103S Prohibition or restriction on taking water affected by site contamination
(1)
If the Authority is satisfied that—
(a)
there is site contamination that affects or threatens water;
and
(b)
action is necessary under this section to prevent actual or potential harm to human health or safety, the Authority may, by notice in the Gazette, prohibit or restrict the taking of the water.
(2)
A notice under this section must—
(a)
specify the water to which it relates; and
(b)
give particulars of the site contamination affecting the water.
(3)
A person must not contravene a notice under this section. Maximum penalty: $8 000.
(4)
The Authority may, by notice in the Gazette, vary or revoke a notice under this section.
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