New Water Compliance Powers Commence 1 Jan 2009
Source: NSW. Minister for Water. Media Release.
"NSW Water Minister Phil Costa reminded water users to familiarise themselves with new compliance powers that will come in to effect on 1 January 2009. “If you pump or capture water from a NSW water source or live along a NSW water way, make sure you familiarise yourself with the new rules before they commence on 1 January,” he said. “New offences and penalties will apply and there are improved powers for monitoring and enforcing compliance with NSW water laws." The Minister said that the new rules are designed to better protect NSW water sources from illegal activities, such as building a levee without a licence or pumping more water than allowed."