(1) If the Ministerial Corporation is of opinion that the water from any
artesian well or bore is being wastefully or improperly used, or is being
wasted, it may order the closing or partial closing of such artesian well or
bore, or order such other precautions to be taken as it may deem necessary to
prevent such improper use or waste.
(2) Any person refusing or neglecting to
carry out any order given by the Ministerial Corporation under this section
shall be liable, for every day during which such refusal or neglect continues
after such order has been given, to a penalty not exceeding 2 penalty units.
