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15Drinking water must be fit for human consumption
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15 Drinking water must be fit for human consumption
15 Drinking water must be fit for human consumption
(cf 1991 Act, s 10IA)
A person must not, by means of a reticulated water system, supply any other person with drinking water that is not fit for human consumption.
Maximum penalty—
(a) in the case of an individual—2,500 penalty units, or 12 months imprisonment, or both, or
(b) in the case of a corporation—10,000 penalty units.