(1) A designated water user or designated energy user must prepare and submit
a savings action plan in accordance with the provisions of this Division.
:
Maximum penalty--50 penalty units.
(2) It is a defence to a prosecution for
an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant proves that the defendant
had a reasonable excuse for not preparing or submitting a savings action plan
in accordance with the provisions of this Division.
(3) Nothing in this
Division requires a designated water user or designated energy user to
implement any savings measures specified in a savings action plan submitted by
the user and approved under this Division unless the regulations so provide.
(4) Without limiting subsection (3), the regulations may make provision for or
with respect to the following--
(5) Proceedings for an offence against
subsection (1) or an offence against a provision of the regulations relating
to the implementation of a savings measure set out in a savings action plan
may only be instituted with the written consent of the Minister.
(6) However,
nothing in subsection (5) requires the consent of the Minister before a
penalty notice can be issued for an offence.