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Water Management Act 1999
128Obligations in relation to wells
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128 Obligations in relation to wells
(1) An occupier of land on which a well is situated must ensure that the well, including the casing, lining and screen of the well and the mechanism (if any) used to cap the well, is properly maintained.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 5 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.
(2) A person must not drill, plug, backfill or seal a well in contravention of a water management plan.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.