109Operating rules

109  Operating rules  (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, make rules (operating rules) relating to the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder:  (a) purchasing, disposing of and otherwise dealing in water and water access rights; and  (b) entering into contracts (including options contracts) for the purposes of such purchasing, disposal or other dealing.  (2) Operating rules that the Minister makes under subsection (1) must not:  (a) impose obligations on any person other than the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder; or  (b) have the effect of overriding or limiting the operation of a law of a State.