(1)  The Director may give any directions to a person or a council the Director considers necessary in respect of the operation and maintenance of a registered regulated system.

(2)  A direction which is inconsistent with any provision of any relevant guidelines prevails over the latter provision to the extent of that inconsistency.

(3)  A person must comply with a direction.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(4)  A person who fails to comply with any relevant guidelines in order to comply with a direction is not guilty of any offence relating to that non-compliance.