Public Health Act 1997

The owner of any premises where any registered system is installed must ensure that the system is operated and maintained – in accordance with – any condition of the registration; and any directions under section 118 or relevant guidelines; and in a manner that does not pose a threat to public health. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it is a defence for the owner to prove that he or she engaged a person to operate or maintain the registered system in accordance with – any condition of the registration; or any direction under section 118 or relevant guidelines.

A person who is engaged by an owner of premises to operate or maintain a registered system on the premises must do so in accordance with any directions under section 118 or relevant guidelines. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.