{"id":"tas:sr-2019-008","name":"Fluoridation Regulations 2019","slug":"fluoridation-regulations-2019","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"8 of 2019","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":184180,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2019-008-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> These regulations may be cited as the [Fluoridation Regulations 2019](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2019-008) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> These regulations take effect on 11 March 2019.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In these regulations –\n> \n> > ***Act*** means the [Fluoridation Act 1968](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1968-087) ;\n> \n> > ***fluoride concentration*** means the level of fluoride residual in water intended for human consumption.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed fluoride concentration range","content":"### 4 Prescribed fluoride concentration range\n\n> For the purposes of the Act, the prescribed fluoride concentration range is between, and including, 0.8 milligrams per litre and 1.1 milligrams per litre.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record-keeping","content":"### 5 Record-keeping\n\n> A water supply authority having the control of a fluoridated water supply must keep the following records for the purposes of the Act:\n> \n> > > (a) a record of the volume of water treated each day by the water supply authority;\n> > \n> > > (b) a record of the quantity of fluoride added to that water supply each day by the water supply authority;\n> > \n> > > (c) a record of the results of analyses and tests of samples of water taken by the water supply authority from that water supply;\n> > \n> > > (d) a record of the fluoride concentration in that water supply.\n> \n> Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Analyses and tests","content":"### 6 Analyses and tests\n\n> > (1)  A water supply authority having the control of a fluoridated water supply is to take samples from that water supply, for the purpose of making analyses and tests of those samples, from such points on the reticulation system, used in respect of that water supply, as the Committee determines for that system.\n> \n> > (2)  A water supply authority is to cause a sample from a fluoridated water supply, taken in accordance with [subregulation (1)](#GS6@Gs1@EN) , to be analysed and tested by a laboratory that is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia –\n> > \n> > > > (a) at least twice in each calendar month; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) at such other frequency as may be directed by the Committee.\n> \n> > (3)  A water supply authority that has undertaken analyses and tests of a sample from a fluoridated water supply, taken in accordance with [subregulation (1)](#GS6@Gs1@EN) , is to send details of the results of the analyses and tests taken in any calendar month to the Committee by the 15th day of the following calendar month.\n> \n> > (4)  Despite [subregulation (3)](#GS6@Gs3@EN) , a water supply authority having the control of a fluoridated water supply must notify the Committee within 24 hours after receiving the result of any analysis or test that shows that the fluoride concentration is in excess of 1.5 milligrams per litre.\n> > \n> > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 6 March 2019\n\nThese regulations are administered in the Department of Health.","sortOrder":5}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"These regulations do not amend the Fluoridation Act; they prescribe operational details under the Act. Specifically, they set the numerical fluoride range (reg 4), impose record‑keeping obligations (reg 5), require sampling/testing rules and accredited laboratory use with reporting timeframes (reg 6), and specify penalties (regs 5 and 6). In short, they refine and operationalise duties and standards rather than change the Act's statutory scope."},"complexity_factors":["Numeric thresholds and multiple limits: prescribed range (0.8–1.1 mg/L) and an upper notification trigger (1.5 mg/L) (reg 4; reg 6(4))","Operational compliance duties for water supply authorities: daily records of volumes, fluoride added, test results and concentrations (reg 5)","Sampling and testing logistics: samples from Committee‑determined reticulation points and accredited laboratory analyses at least twice monthly or as directed (reg 6(1)–(2))","Reporting deadlines and escalation: monthly reporting by the 15th and 24‑hour notification on exceedance (reg 6(3)–(4))","Delegated administrative discretion: Committee determines sampling points and may direct testing frequency (reg 6(1)–(2)(b))","Enforceability and sanctioning: penalties limited to fines not exceeding 5 penalty units (regs 5 and 6)","Dependence on external accreditation and laboratories (reg 6(2))"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this does:** These regulations set operational rules for water fluoridation under the Fluoridation Act 1968. They fix the required fluoride level (0.8–1.1 mg/L), require daily records of water treated and fluoride added, mandate accredited laboratory testing (at least twice monthly or as directed), and require monthly reporting plus 24‑hour notification if levels exceed 1.5 mg/L. Who it affects and why it matters: water supply authorities must carry out monitoring, testing and reporting and face small fines for non‑compliance."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available metadata, there is no indication the scope has changed from its original intent. The regulations have been in continuous force since 11 March 2019 with no visible substantive amendments noted in the provided extract. The instrument appears to remain focused on its original purpose of regulating fluoridation of water supplies in Tasmania."},"complexity_factors":["Only administrative metadata was provided — no substantive regulatory content is visible, limiting meaningful complexity assessment","Regulations of this type typically involve technical scientific standards (fluoride concentration thresholds) which can add complexity, but cannot be confirmed from this extract","As a subordinate instrument (regulation rather than Act), it operates within a defined parent legislative framework, which constrains but also clarifies its scope","Single-subject matter (water fluoridation) keeps scope narrow and focused"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set the technical and administrative rules for adding fluoride to public drinking water in Tasmania, affecting residents, water suppliers, and public‑health and water quality agencies because they govern safe and effective fluoride levels, testing, and reporting. The supplied document, however, contains only administrative metadata (status, amendments, responsible minister); the regulation’s substantive requirements are not included here."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations remain tightly focused on their original purpose: setting fluoride concentration standards and monitoring requirements for water fluoridation. The scope has not expanded beyond technical implementation of the parent Act."},"complexity_factors":["Only 2 defined terms in the interpretation section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Act","Simple linear structure with no nested exceptions or conditional logic","Clear, specific numerical thresholds (0.8-1.1 mg/L, 1.5 mg/L trigger, twice monthly testing)","Single penalty provision repeated twice with identical penalty units","Total length of only 6 substantive provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation sets the rules for adding fluoride to public drinking water in Australia. It requires water supply authorities (the organisations that manage your tap water) to maintain fluoride levels between 0.8 and 1.1 milligrams per litre. The regulations also require these authorities to keep detailed records of how much water they treat, how much fluoride they add, and the results of regular water testing. Water samples must be tested at least twice a month by accredited laboratories, with results sent to a government committee monthly. If fluoride levels ever exceed 1.5 milligrams per litre, the authority must alert the committee within 24 hours. Breaking these rules can result in fines."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/fluoridation-regulations-2019","history":"/api/acts/fluoridation-regulations-2019/history","analysis":"/api/acts/fluoridation-regulations-2019/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/fluoridation-regulations-2019/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/fluoridation-regulations-2019/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/fluoridation-regulations-2019/documents"}}