New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WATER NSW REGULATION 2020 - REG 12

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 .