53Power to require drilling information and samples

53 Power to require drilling information and samples (1) The Controller may, by written notice, require a holder of a drilling licence to provide the information and samples prescribed by regulation in the form and within the period specified in the notice. (a) is given a notice under subsection (1); and (b) fails to comply with a requirement of the notice.

Water Act 1992 47 (3) An offence against subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability. subsection (2) if the defendant took reasonable steps and exercised