Local Land Services Regulation 2026
102Offence to obtain water if level low—the Act, s 206(2)(j)
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102 Offence to obtain water if level low—the Act, s 206(2)(j)
102 Offence to obtain water if level low—the Act, s 206(2)(j)
If a depth measuring gauge installed by the controlling authority in water storage works at a stock watering place indicates the water level is below the minimum level indicated on the gauge, a person must—
(a) not take water from the water storage works, and
(b) take all reasonable steps to prevent stock in the person’s charge from drinking water from the water storage works.
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.