Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024

Watercare Services Limited - Enforcement

94: Maximum amount of pecuniary penalty

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"Maximum fine for breaking the rules is $5,000,000"

If you break the rules under section 93, you might have to pay a pecuniary penalty. The maximum amount you could have to pay is $5,000,000 for each thing you did wrong. You can only be asked to pay one pecuniary penalty for the same mistake, even if Watercare is involved.

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Part 4Watercare Services Limited
Enforcement

94Maximum amount of pecuniary penalty

  1. The maximum amount of a pecuniary penalty imposed under section 93 is $5,000,000 in respect of each act or omission.

  2. Watercare may not be liable to more than 1 pecuniary penalty in respect of the same conduct.