(1) The Governor may
make such regulations as are contemplated by this Act or as are necessary or
expedient for the purposes of this Act.
(2) Without limiting
the generality of subsection (1) the regulations may—
(a)
relate to—
(i)
the provision and maintenance of any irrigation or
drainage system; or
(ii)
the manner in which irrigation water may be used; or
(iii)
maintaining or improving the quality of irrigation water;
or
(iv)
the drainage and disposal of irrigation water;
(b) make
provisions for, or in relation to, the assessment of the quantity of
irrigation or other water;
(c)
provide for the payment and recovery of fees—
(i)
for the installation, maintenance and testing of water
meters or for any other service provided by an irrigation trust; or
(ii)
in relation to any other matter connected with the
operation or administration of this Act;
(d)
prescribe fines not exceeding $5 000 for contravention of or failure to
comply with a regulation.
(3) A regulation under
this Act—
(a) may
make different provision according to the matters or circumstances to which
they are expressed to apply;
(b) may
be of general or limited application;
(c) may
provide that a matter or thing in respect of which regulations may be made is
to be determined according to the discretion of the Minister or any other
person or body prescribed by the regulations.