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Sydney Water Act 1994
48AUnauthorised connections, alterations and use of works
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#### 48A Unauthorised connections, alterations and use of works
48A Unauthorised connections, alterations and use of works
> > (1) A person must not do any of the following unless authorised to do so by the Corporation—
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> > > (a) connect any pipe or fitting to a work owned by the Corporation,
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> > > (b) alter or use a work owned by the Corporation.
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> > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units (or 200 penalty units in the case of a corporation).
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> > (2) The regulations may make further provision about—
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> > > (a) authorisations under subsection (1), and
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> > > (b) directions given by the Corporation in relation to activities and works to which subsection (1) applies.
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> **s 48A:** Ins 2011 No 59, Sch 2.12 \[1\]. Am 2024 No 80, Sch 2\[1\].