Queensland Numbered Acts

WATER SUPPLY (SAFETY AND RELIABILITY) ACT 2008 No. 34 - SECT 42

(1) This section applies if the regulator considers--

(a) there is a significant threat to sustainable and secure water supply in an area outside the SEQ region or a designated region; and

(b) it is necessary or desirable to impose a restriction under section 41 on the area.

(2) The regulator may, after consultation with the water service provider, direct the water service provider to--

(a) impose a restriction, under section 41, in the area within a stated period; and

(b) provide a written response to the regulator, within a stated period, stating the steps the water service provider intends to take to ensure the restriction is complied with.

(3) A service provider to whom a direction is given under subsection (2) must comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty--200 penalty units.

(4) If the regulator is satisfied the response is adequate to ensure compliance with the restriction, the regulator must--

(a) approve the response; and

(b) give the service provider notice of the approval.

(5) If the regulator is not satisfied the response is adequate to ensure compliance with the restriction, the regulator must--

(a) change the response to make it adequate; and

(b) approve the changed response; and

(c) give the service provider notice of the approval.

(6) A service provider must comply with the approved response by taking the steps stated in the response for ensuring the restriction is complied with.

Maximum penalty for subsection (6)--200 penalty units.