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WATER MANAGEMENT ACT 1999 - SECT 136E Nature of well driller's licence

WATER MANAGEMENT ACT 1999 - SECT 136E

Nature of well driller's licence

(1)  A well driller's licence of any class –
(a) authorises its holder to physically undertake well works in accordance with the licence; and
(b) unless sooner cancelled or surrendered, remains in force for a 5-year period commencing on the day on which it is issued and is renewable; and
(c) is not transferable.
(2)  The holder of a well driller's licence may surrender it at any time by giving the Minister written notice to that effect.
(3)  A well driller's licence has no surrender value.
(4)  The holder of a well driller's licence must produce the licence for inspection if required to do so by an authorised officer.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.