ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1993 - SECT 103S

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1993 - SECT 103S

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.