93Illegal diversion of water

93 Illegal diversion of water

93 Illegal diversion of water

A person must not—

(a) wrongfully take, use or divert any water that is available for supply by Water NSW or that is in any pipe or work used for supply by Water NSW, or

(b) wrongfully alter the index of a meter or prevent a meter from duly registering the quantity of water supplied by Water NSW.

Maximum penalty—

(a) in the case of a corporation—$250,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further penalty of $30,000 for each day the offence continues, or

(b) in the case of an individual—$120,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further penalty of $15,000 for each day the offence continues.