Water Management Act 1999
129Deleterious matter affecting groundwater
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129 Deleterious matter affecting groundwater
(1) A person must not, by any act or omission, introduce, or suffer or permit any person to introduce, into a well any waste or other matter that, on being so introduced, causes, or is likely to cause, the pollution of groundwater.
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) Subsection (1) does not apply to, or in respect of, the carrying out of any work or operation that is carried out –
(a) in order to comply with this Act; or
(b) with the approval in writing of the Minister.
(3) Before giving approval under subsection (2)(b) , the Minister must consult with the Director.