1AATransitional, savings, and related provisions Empowered by s 2A
1Provisions relating to Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021
1Local authority must continue to add fluoride to drinking water
This clause applies to a local authority that, before this clause commences, adds fluoride to drinking water supplied through its local authority supply.
The local authority must continue to add fluoride to the water unless directed not to by the Director-General.
A local authority that contravenes or permits the contravention of subclause (2) commits an offence and is liable to the same penalty as if it had contravened or permitted the contravention of section 116I.
Subpart 2 of Part 5A applies to an offence against subclause (3) as if it were an offence against section 116J.
Notes
- Schedule 1AA clause 1: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 44).
2Local authority may add fluoride to drinking water in absence of direction
This clause applies to a local authority that,—
- before this clause commences, does not add fluoride to drinking water supplied through its local authority supply; and
- has never received a direction to add fluoride or not to add fluoride to drinking water supplied through its local authority supply.
The local authority may, at its discretion, add fluoride to drinking water supplied through its local authority supply.
Notes
- Schedule 1AA clause 2: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 44).