Water Management Act 1999
92Notice of water restrictions
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92 Notice of water restrictions
(1) Where a circumstance mentioned in section 91 occurs, the Minister may, by notice published in a local newspaper or by notice served personally or by post on a person, prohibit or restrict the taking of water from a water resource.
(2) The notice –
(a) takes effect at a time that is specified in the notice for that purpose; and
(b) remains in force for such period not exceeding 12 months as is specified in the notice unless it is revoked under section 94(4) .
(3) If a case of urgent necessity arises from a circumstance mentioned in section 91 , a notice under subsection (1) may be given by radio, television or telephone but a further notice must then be given in accordance with that subsection as soon as practicable.
(4) A person who contravenes a notice under this section is guilty of an offence.
Penalty: For breach of this subsection, fine not exceeding 500 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 50 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.