10No interference with water

10 No interference with water

10 No interference with water

(1) A person must not dam, divert or take water located on land to which this division applies that is—

(a) water from which Water NSW draws supply, or

(b) water available for supply by Water NSW.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—400 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—200 penalty units.

(2) A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) for anything done with—

(a) the consent of Water NSW, or

(b) lawful authority under the Water Management Act 2000 or the Water Act 1912.