Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts79. Power to construct works, &c.
(1) The Minister may arrange for the acquisition or construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, operation or removal of such works as the Minister thinks fit:
(a) for investigating, observing, measuring or assessing waste or water;
(b) for conserving water or protecting or enhancing its quality;
(c) for irrigating or draining land;
(d) for the use of water for recreation purposes;
(e) for controlling flooding; or
(f) in connection with the administration of this Act.
(2) The Minister may authorise a person to construct, maintain, repair, alter, operate or remove works for a purpose described in subsection (1) on such terms and conditions, if any, as are specified in the instrument of authorisation.
(3) A person shall not, unless authorised under and in accordance with subsection (2) or under and in accordance with this or any other Act, construct, maintain, repair, alter, operate or remove works for a purpose described in subsection (1), or cause, suffer or permit another person to do so.
Penalty: In the case of a natural person - not less than $500 or more than $5,000 or imprisonment for 12 months.
Default penalty: $200.
In the case of a body corporate - not less than $5,000 or more than $25,000.
Default penalty: $1,000.
(4) It is a condition of every authorisation under subsection (2) that the authorised person will comply with all directions given by the Minister or the Controller in relation to the works.