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WATER SERVICES ENTITIES ACT 2022 - SECT 404

404 Intentionally or recklessly disposing of materials or substances into wastewater network

1 A person commits an offence against this section if the person—

a) disposes of materials or substances in, or discharges them into, a wastewater network and that disposal or discharge causes a specified serious risk; and

b) intentionally causes, or is reckless as to, the specified serious risk.

2 A person who commits an offence against this section is liable on conviction,—

a) for an individual, to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $75,000, or both:

b) for a body corporate or an unincorporated body, to a fine not exceeding $1.5 million.

History: Section 404: inserted, on 31 August 2023, by section 34 of the Water Services Legislation Act 2023 (2023 No 52).