Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) A person must not install a septic tank system or a chemical toilet unless an authorised officer has given permission under this section.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) The occupier of a place may apply to an authorised officer for permission to install a septic tank system or chemical toilet at the place.
(3) An authorised officer must, on application for the installation of a septic tank system or chemical toilet—
(a) give permission; or
(b) refuse to give permission.
(4) An authorised officer may, by written notice given to an applicant, require the applicant to provide additional stated information or documents that the authorised officer reasonably needs to decide the application.
(5) An authorised officer is not required to decide an application until the applicant complies with a requirement to provide additional information or documents.