Water NSW Regulation 2026
41Use of water
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41 Use of water
41 Use of water
(1) A person must not do one or more of the following on land to which this division applies—
(a) use a vessel on water,
(b) wash in water,
(c) cause an animal, animal matter, plant or plant matter to enter or remain in water.
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—
(a) using a vessel on water propelled solely by human power or the wind, or
(b) taking an amount of water necessary for personal use, including for washing, while on the land, or
(c) anything done with the consent of Water NSW.