Western Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

RIGHTS IN WATER AND IRRIGATION (PREVENTION OF POLLUTION OF WATERS) REGULATIONS 1977 - REG 6

6 .         Powers of authorised officer

        (1)         Subject to Part VI of the Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984   ⁴ an authorised officer may, at any time enter any premises where he has reasonable ground for believing that any poisonous, noxious or polluting matter is discharged or deposited contrary to section 27A of the Act and may thereon or therein — 

            (a)         examine and inspect any apparatus, equipment or works used for or in connection with the discharge of or deposit of such matters;

            (b)         take and remove samples of any such matters that are being or are likely to be, or are of a kind that is usually, discharged or deposited in or from the premises;

            (c)         take and remove such samples and make such examination and inquiry and tests upon such samples as he considers necessary to ascertain whether any of the provisions of the Act, or of any requirements made under the Act, or the conditions, limitations, or restrictions to which any licence or approval is subject, are being complied with.

        (2)         Every person who delays or obstructs an authorised officer or fails to comply with any requirement made by an authorised officer in the exercise of his powers under these regulations or who, being the occupier of any premises, refuses to permit an authorised officer to carry out his duties under these regulations, shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations.

        [Regulation 6 amended in Gazette 5 July 1985 p. 2410.]