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12 No interference with water
12 No interference with water
(1) A person must not dam, divert or take any water that—
(a) is water from which Water NSW draws its supply or that is available for supply by Water NSW, and
(b) is located on land in a special area or controlled area.
Maximum penalty—400 penalty units in the case of a corporation or 200 penalty units in the case of an individual.
(2) A person does not commit an offence under subclause (1) by reason of anything done with lawful authority, including a licence or approval under the Water Management Act 2000 or the Water Act 1912.