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\par 2 Interpretation
\par 3 Act to bind the Crown
\par 4 Purpose of legislation
\par 5 Cabinet may resolve disputes
\par 6 Cabinet may make dispensations
\par 7 Vesting of ground water in the Crown}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
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\par GENERAL POWERS OF MANAGER
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\par 9 Power to enter and use lands
\par 10 Power for entering land and premises
\par 11 Power to impose restrictions
\par 12 Power to make water conservation orders
\par 13 Power to charge fees}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
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\par WATER SUPPLY
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\par REGULATIONS
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\par MISCELLANEOUS
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\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 28 Personal liability of officers
\par 29 Offences
\par 30 Penalties
\par 31 Compensation
\par 32 [Repealed]}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 _______________________
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management of water}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
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septic tank, vents, drain pipes, toilet pan, sink, shower, wash and hand}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 basins;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 public water supply}{\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
 means any waterworks constructed or operated by}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the Manager for the purpose of supplying water under section 22;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 public authority}{\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243  includes any Gover
nment department or an officer of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the Niue Public Service and any statutory body, statutory corporation}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or officer of it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 sewerage}{\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
 means any matter, or any water contaminated by any matter}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 in solution or suspension or carried along, as is derived from the use of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
water in connection with the life or vocations of mankind;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 sewerage works}{\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
 includes all sewers, pipes, conduits, tanks, receptacles}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or other appliances and any works incidental there to be used or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
intended to be used for the reception, discharge, retention, removal,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 treatment or disposal of sewage;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Village Council}{\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
 means any Village Council established under the Village}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Councils Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water}{\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
 includes all groundwater, cave waters, seawater and rainwater;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water works}{\f0\insrsid16080243 "}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
 includes any bores, catchments, reservoirs, tanks, cisterns,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 conduits, mains, pipes, meters, valves, hydrants, pumps, engines and}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
all other structures or appliances used or constructed for the storage,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 treatment, conveyance, supply, measurement or regulation of water.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\i\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) Subject to subsection (1), words, phrases, and expressions used in this}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
Act and defined in the Constitution or the Land Act 1969 shall, unless a contrary}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 intention appears, have in this Act and Regulations made under it, the meaning}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 so defined.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 3 Act to bind the Crown}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 This Act shall apply to the Crown and any public authority and to Crown}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 land.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 4 Purpose of legislation}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) The purpose of this Act shall be \endash }{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) To ensure the optimum development and use of Niue\rquote s water}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
resources; and to this end;}{\f0\insrsid16080243  
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) To ensure the coordination of all activities which may influence the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
quality, quantity, distribution, use and management of water; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) To ensure the application of appropriate standards and techniques}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
for the investigation, use, control, protection, management and}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 administration of water resources;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) To ensure the proper disposal of any waste products that will pollute}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
our water.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The Cabinet, the Board, the Manager and any person exercising powers}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 under this Act shall have regard to the need to make proper provision for \endash 

\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) Adequate supplies of suitable water for domestic use, for the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
watering of animals, for irrigation and agricultural purposes, for}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 rural, commercial, industrial use, and for recreation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) Adequate facilities for drainage, the safe disposal of sewage, effluent}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
and water-borne wastes and the control and prevention of pollution}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and disease;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) The protection of natural or artificial sources of water from excessive}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
or improper use, from the intrusion of saline water and from}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 pollution and other damage;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) Procedures to ensure that the possible consequences of particular}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
development proposals on the environment are properly}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 investigated and considered before such proposals are approved}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 an
d are properly monitored thereafter;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (e) Procedures to facilitate and ensure the coordination of all detailed}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
planning for the investigation, use, control, protection, management}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and administration of water resources; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (f) Procedures to facilitate and ensure the coordinated execution of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
approved plans and projects by public authorities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 5 Cabinet may resolve disputes}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Subject to this Act, the Cabinet, on the application of the Manager or the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Health Officer shall have power to resolve any conflict in the powers of, or any
}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 disputes between, any public authorities relating to any matter concerning the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
investigation, use, control, protection, management or administration of water or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any powers conferred by this Act or its Regulations.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 6 Cabinet may make dispensations}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Cabinet may, on the joint recommendation of the Manager and the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Health Officer, exempt any bored, proposed bore or class of bores from any of the}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 requirements of this Act or of any Regulations made hereunder as long as it does}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
not compromise any health or environmental requirements.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 7 Vesting of ground water in the Crown}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The right to the use, flow, pipe, store, sale and control to all ground water is}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 vested in the Crown.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 PART 2
\par GENERAL POWERS OF MANAGER
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 8 Responsibilities of Manager}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) The Manager shall be responsible to the Minister of Works and subject}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 to this Act, be responsible for \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) The investigation and exploration of groundwater resources and}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
the collection of data and dissemination of information relating to}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) The management, conservation, protection and replenishment of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
water resources;}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) The construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of bores;}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) The licensing, inspection, oversight and control of the extraction}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and use o
f water from any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (e) The temporary or permanent shutting down or sealing of any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (f) The design, construction, operation, repair, maintenance,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
management, control and administration of all public water supplies}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and of all water works comprising such supplies;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (g) The management, protection and treatment by chemicals or by other}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
means of all water contained in such water works, provided that}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the Manager shall not so treat any such water without the prior}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
consent of the Health Officer as provided for in this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (h) The distribution and sale of water from any public water supply;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (i) The collection of any fees, charges, or rates which may be imposed}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
or levied in connection with the construction, alteration, repair or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 maintenance of any bore, any licence for the extraction of water or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 disposal of wastes, or any public water supply;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (j) The carrying out of this Act and any Regulations made under it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The Manager shall have all powers necessarily incidental to it.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 9 Power to enter and use lands}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) The Manager, or any person duly authorised by him and, in the case of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
paragraphs (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g), the Health Officer, or any person duly authorised}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 by him may enter upon and use any lands at any time for the purpose of \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) Carrying out any surveys, including geological and groundwater}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
surveys, necessary for the exploration or investigation of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 groundwater resources or the collection of data relating to it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) Carrying out any site investigations; including the carrying out}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
pumping tests or any other activity whatsoever as is necessary for}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the exploration or investigation of groundwater resources;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) Carrying out or erecting on it such works or buildings, or depositing}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
on it such material, or erecting such pumps or other equipment for}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the purpose of exploration or investigation of groundwater}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
resources, or for the purpose of constructing, altering, repairing or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 maintaining any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) Inspecting or monitoring the use of any bore and the taking of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
samples of water extracted there from in it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (e) The shutting down or sealing or opening of any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\i\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (f) Assessing the need to make any order under section 12 or whether}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
such order is being or has been carried out, or for carrying out any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 work authorised by that section;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (g) Erecting rain gauges or other instruments for the purposes of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
collecting hydrometeorological data;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (h) Carrying out any survey necessary for the design, construction or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
maintenance of water works and public water supplies;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (i) Laying any main, connection, or pipes through, across, or under}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
any land or road;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (j) Inspecting, repairing, maintaining, renewing, altering, removing}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
or testing any main, connection or pipes;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (k) Erecting on it such temporary works or buildings, or depositing on}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
it such materials as may be necessary for the laying, inspecting,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 repairing, maintaining, renewing, altering, removing or testing of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
any main, connection pipes or any other water works;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (l) Taking, in any emergency situation, such action as he deems}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
necessary for the proper conservation and protection of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 groundwater resources:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Provided that no entry shall be made under this section to any land unless verbal}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or written notice has first been given to the occupier of it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) Where the land is expressly required for a bore site the Manager must}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 consult with the Leviki of the land and seek written agreement for the proposed}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 site for the water bore.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 10 Power for entering land and premises}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) The Manager, or any person duly authorised by him and, in the case of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 su}{\f0\insrsid16080243 bsection }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
(2), the Health Officer, or any person duly authorised by him may}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 enter upon any land and or premises \endash }{\f0\insrsid16080243  
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) Into or upon which any service is being or has been laid for the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
supply of water from any water works associated with a public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water supply;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (i) To inspect any service and ascertain whether there is any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
wastage, leakage, obstruction, alteration, interference, or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 damage to any service or meter in it and to do anything in}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
connection therewith;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (ii) To regulate or repair any service or meter;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (iii) To ascertain the consumption of any water supplied;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (iv) To disconnect the service to any premises;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (v) To suspend, stop or turn off the supply of water to any premises}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
either wholly or in part in order to carry out any of the powers}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 of the Manager under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) To cut and remove on either side of any works, whether existing or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
proposed, for a distance indicated in the Regulations, any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 undergrowth, trees or part of any tree including their roots which}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
may interfere or may be likely to interfere with any works;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) Should any tree growing on any land cause or likely to cause}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
damage to any works, the Manager may cause notice to be given to}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the owner of such land to remove the said tree or part of it and}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
should the owner fail to comply with the terms of such notice within}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the time specified therein (being not less than 7 clear days after the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 time of the service of that notice), the Manager may enter upon that}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 land and remove the tree or any part of it but so that no unnecessary}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 damage is done or incurred by it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) If the rights conferred by paragraph (b) shall have been exercised}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
in respect of any land no compensation shall be paid in respect of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any tree or part of it on such land and cut under the powers}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
conferred by this section;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (e) For the purposes of inspecting any private water works or private}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
sewerage works or for assessing the need to make an order under}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 section 12 or whether such order is being or has been carried out or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
for carrying out any work authorised by that section.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) Except in the case of drought, cyclone, earthquake, or any other}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 emergency, the powers conferred by this section may only be exercised during}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 daylight hours and on informing the occupier if possible.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 11 Power to impose restrictions}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Manager may, in times of actual or anticipated shortage of water, by}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 notification over television and or radio and or in any newspaper circulating on}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Niue, shall monitor \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) The amount of water which may be extracted or maximum rate at}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
which water may be extracted from any bore, water reservoir, or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 main pipe line;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) The amount of waste which may be disposed of, or the maximum}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
rate at which waste may be disposed of, and any person, public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 authority or Village Council to whom a licence has been issued}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
under this Act shall thereupon observe the restrictions contained}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 in any such notice and the terms of any such notice shall be deemed}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 to be a condition of any licence in force under this Act for the period}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 specified in the notice or until such notice is revoked.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 12 Power to make water conservation orders}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any other legislation,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 where the Manager or the Public Health Inspector is satisfied that any act or
}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 omission by any person or public authority or Village Council may result, directly}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or indirectly, in the pollutio
n or deterioration, inequitable distribution, loss, wastage}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or undue depletion of any water, the Manager may by order direct any person,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 public authority or Village Council, or the owner or occupier of any land, to do}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any one or more of the following \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) To close and shut off the supply of water from any bore, public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
water supply or private water works;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) To restrict or limit the amount of water taken from any bore, public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
water supply or private water works;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) To discontinue the use of any bore or any public water supply,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
private water works or private sewerage works or any water works}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 associated with it or connected to it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) To treat any sewage or waste in a manner specified in the order;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (e) To prevent the amount of waste entering any ground water, sea or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
cave in the manner specified in the order;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (f) To use the water extracted from any bore for such purposes as may}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
be specified in the order;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (g) To treat any water extracted from any bore or contained in any public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
water supply or private water supply in such manner as may be}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 specified in the order;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (h) To do, cease or to refrain from doing any act or thing on any land or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
to do such act or thing which could or may be likely to harm Niue\rquote s}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water lens, storage or supply, which shall be specified in the order;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\i\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (i) To erect such structures or to carry out such works, including water}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
works or sewerage works, or to repair, maintain, alter or remove}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 such structures or works as may be specified in the order.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2)}{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) In any case where the Public Health Inspector is satisfied that any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
act or omission by any person or Public Authority may result in,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 directly or indirectly, the likely pollution or deterioration of Niue\rquote s}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water lens, any water supply or in any threat to public health, or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 our environment he shall exercise any of the powers granted by}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the previous subsection;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) The Health Officer shall not issue an order with respect to any bore}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
or public water supply under the control of the Manager without}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 prior consultation with the Manager.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3) If any person, public authority, Village Council or the owner or occupier}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
of any land to whom an order under this section is addressed shall fail to comply}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 with any direction contained in such order within such time as is specified in the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 order, the Manager or, in the case of an order issued under subsection (2), either}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
the Manager or the Health Officer, may cause the provisions of the order to be}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 carried out and may recover any expenses incurred from the person, public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 authority, Village Council or owner or occupier of land to whom the order was}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 addressed.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 13 Power to charge fees}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) Subject to any regulations made hereunder, the Manager with approval}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 of Cabinet may impose fees or charges for the doing of any act, the considering of
}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any application or the issuing of any licence or approval under this Act and may}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 impose and collect fees, charges and rates \endash 

\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) On any person, public authority or Village Council who extracts}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
any water or disposes of any waste under a licence granted under}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) On any person, public authority or Village Council served by the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
construction, alteration, repair, maintenance or operation of any bore}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or any public water supply;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) On any person, public authority or Village Council to whom the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
Manager supplies or sells any water under this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) Subject to subsection (1) the Public Health Inspector may impose fees}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or charges for the inspection of any bore or any pu
blic or private water supply or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 sewerage works and for the sampling and testing of any water or waste.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 PART 3
\par GROUNDWATER INVESTIGATION PROGRAMME
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 14 Manager may conduct programme}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) The Manager may cause a programme of investigation into}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 groundwater resources to be prepared.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The programme may provide for the collection, collation and analysis}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 of data concerning in particular \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) The location, pressure, composition and movement of groundwater;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) The properties of groundwater or of the rock or coral containing}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
groundwater or through which such groundwater percolates;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) Any other matters in connection with the availability of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
groundwater or its suitability for use or its protection from}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 depletion, wastage or pollution or its replenishment.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3) The Manager may do anything necessary or expedient for or in}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 connection with the carrying out of the programme.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 15 Power to require samples}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Manager may require any person who is the holder of any licence issued}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 under the Mining Act 1977 to supply the Manager with such samples from the}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 core or water of any bore constructed under such licence and any details concerning}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 such bore and the oper
ation of it as the Manager may require.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 PART 4
\par CONSTRUCTION OF BORES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 16 Power to construct bores}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) No person other than the Manager or public authority shall construct,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
alter, repair or maintain any bore for the purpose of extracting water or cause any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 such bore to be constructed, altered, repaired or maintained.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The Manager may, with the consent of the Health Officer as to the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 proposed location of it, construct any bore for the extraction of water for the}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 purposes of Part 6.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3) Any person, public authority or Village Council may apply to the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Manager to have a proposed bore constructed or any bore altered in the manner}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 provided for in Regulations made hereunder.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (4) The Manager, with the consent of the Health Officer, may grant such}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
application subject to such terms and conditions as he thinks fit or as are provided}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 for in Regulations made hereunder or may refuse to grant such application.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (5) Where any person holding a licence under Part 4 of the Mining Act}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 1977 has constructed or proposes to construct a bore which has encountered or}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 may encounter any groundwater, the Manager may require such precautions to}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
be taken or work to be done in relation to such bore as he deems necessary for the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 protection of such groundwater and may exercise the powers conferred by section}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 12 in relation to any such bore.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 PART 5
\par USE OF BORES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 17 Extraction licences}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) Only the Manager may extract and use supply and sell water from any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 bore.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) No use of water or natural depositories of water by any person or public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
authority holding a licence under Part 4 of the Mining Act 1977 shall be deemed}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 lawful.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3) No person or public authority shall cause or permit any water to be}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 extracted or used from any bore except as authorised by the Manager and under}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the conditions of an extraction licence issued under this section.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 18 Waste disposal licences}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) Any person or public authority wishing to dispose of any matter}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 underground shall apply to the Manager for a licence in the manner provided for}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 in regulations under this Act.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The Manager shall with the consent of the Health Officer grant such}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 application subject to such conditions as the Manager and the Health Officer shall}
{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 jointly think fit or as are provided for in regulations made hereunder, or may}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 refuse to grant such application.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3) The Manager shall not approve an application in respect of any disposal}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
which in his opinion or in the opinion of the Health Officer would or maybe or is}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 likely to cause the pollution of any groundwater or be detrimental to any bore.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (4) No person or public authority shall cause or permit any matter to be}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 disposed of underground by means of a water bore.
\par }{\i\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 19 Change in use of bore}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) Any person or public authority wishing to change the purpose for which}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any bore is used shall apply to the Manager for approval in the manner provided}
{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 for in Regulations under this Act.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The Manager shall, with the consent of the Health Officer grant such}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 application subject to such conditions as the Manager and the Health Officer shall
}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 jointly think fit or as are provided for in Regulations made hereunder, or may}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 refuse to grant such applications.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3) As a condition of granting any such application the Manager may}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 require any applicant to apply for and obtain a licence under section 17 or section}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 18.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (4) No person or public authority or any person who has constructed a}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 bore under a licence granted under Part 4 of the Mining Act 1977 shall change the}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 purpose for which any bore is used unless approval has been obtained under this}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 section.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 20 Amendment of licences}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) The Manager may amend any licence granted under sections 17 and 18}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and may add to, vary or contradict the conditions of any licence, notwithstanding}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 that such conditions are prescribed by Regulations under this Act.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The Manager shall not amend any licence or add to, vary or contradict}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the conditions of any licence granted under section 18, 19 or which would harm}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Niue\rquote s water lens, without the prior consent of the Public Health Inspector.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 21 Cancellation of licences}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Manager may cancel or suspend any licence for breach of any of the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 conditions contained in it or breach of any of the provisions of this Act or of any}
{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 regulations made hereunder.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 PART 6
\par WATER SUPPLY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 22 Power to supply water}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) The Manager may, subject to this Act, extract and collect from any bore}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 constructed for the purpose of supplying water, and may store, supply and sell}
{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any such water to any person, Public Authority or any Village Council.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) The Manager shall not be obliged to supply or sell water to any person,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 public authority or any Village Council and may refuse the supply of it to any}
{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 person, public authority or Village Council if any rates or charges have not been}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 paid.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3) The Manager and staff are not liable for failure of the Public Water}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Supply, and no claim can be made against the Water and Waste Utility, Manager}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or his staff.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 23 Power to install meters}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Manager may install meters for the purpose of measuring any water}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 supplied or sold under this Act, but the Manager shall not be obliged to install}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 such meters, and where water is supplied without any meter being installed, the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
measurement of water supplied shall be calculated by such means as the Manager}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 may provide.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 24 Power to disconnect supplies}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Manager may disconnect the supply of water to any person, public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 authority or Village Council where \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) Any deposit or advance payment required by the Manager has not}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 been paid;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) Where the payment of any fee, charge or rate made or levied under}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
this Act is in }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 arrears;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) Where, in the opinion of the Manager any person consuming water}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
from that supply allows or has allowed any water from that supply}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 to run to waste;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) Where any person, public authority or Village Council is in breach}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
of the conditions of any agreement under which water is supplied,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or has failed to comply with this Act or Regulations made hereunder;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (e) Where any person, public authority or Village Council is in breach}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 of any or
der issued under section 12 or of the provisions of this Act}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or any regulations made under it.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 25 Power to suspend supplies}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Manager may restrict, suspend or stop the supply of water under section}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 22 to any public or private water works \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) Whenever, in the opinion of the Manager, there is an actual or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
anticipated shortage of water available;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) Whenever it may be expedient or necessary for the purposes of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
extending, altering, testing, treating, maintaining or repairing the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water works or for the purposes of the connection of services or for}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the fighting of fires;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) Whenever any water works are damaged or waters are polluted or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 wasted;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) Whenever there is any breakdown in the water works.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 26 Powers of the Health Officer}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Where is of the opinion that any water contained in any bore, public water}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 supply is likely or may become polluted or there is likely or may be a threat to
}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 public health, the Health Officer, after consultation with the Manager and, where}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 appropriate, with 
any person, public authority or Village Council \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) May require the Manager to restrict, suspend or stop the supply of}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
water to any person, public authority or Village Council;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) May treat or require the Manager to treat any water contained in}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any wa
ter works associated with such supply;}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and the Manager shall forthwith comply with such requirement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 PART 7
\par REGULATIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 27 General Regulations}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 The Cabinet may make regulations for the purpose of carrying out this Act}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and, without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, may make}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 regulations;
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) Prescribing the mode, form, strength and material of construction}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
of and the depth, dimensions, arrangement and positioning of bores}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and ancillary works;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) Prescribing standards for the construction, renewal, alteration,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
repair and maintenance of any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\i\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (c) Regulating the operation of bores and ancillary works so as to}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
prevent the waste, misuse or pollution of any groundwater;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (d) Prohibiting the doing of acts or things which may result in the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
pollution of any water;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (e) Prescribing standards and procedures for the sampling and setting}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
aside of any material, water or other fluid extracted or taken in any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 way whatsoever from any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (f) Fixing, in times of actual or anticipated shortage of water, the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
amount of water which may be taken or maximum rate at which}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water may be taken from any bore or types of bore.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (g) Fixing the times at which water may be taken from any bore or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 types of bore;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (h) Temporarily or permanently prohibiting the taking or use of water}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
from any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (i) Prescribing forms for use under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (j) Concerning the issue, renewal, transfer, cancellation, revocation,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
suspension and variation of licences and approvals and the making,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 amendment or alteration of any order under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (k) Prescribing conditions or classes of conditions which may be}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
attached to licence or approvals issued under this Act or to the sale}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 of any water from any public water supply;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (l) Specifying standards of quality and means to be adopted for the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
purification or protection of any water and the protection of any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 land adjacent to any bore;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (m)Specifying, appointing, and empowering responsible authorities}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
to exercise any powers or functions under this Act or any regulations}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 made hereunder;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (n) Prescribing fees, charges and rates to be made under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (o) Prescribing the procedure to be adopted in the application and}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
collection of such fees, charges and rates;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (p) Regulating and controlling the planning, construction, operation,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
repair or maintenance of any public water supply;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (q) Prescribing the nature and strength of materials used, the size,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
position and arrangement and method of connection of, and the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 workmanship and standard of any fittings to be used in, any public}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
or private water supply, water works or sewerage works and also}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the type, nature and method of connection of any apparatus for the}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
storage or use of water on any premises for any purposes}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 whatsoever, including the method of disposal and treatment of any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
waste therefrom;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (r) Examining, licencing and authorising any person to construct,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
renew, alter, repair maintain any public or private water supply,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water works, or sewerage works connected to it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (s) Prescribing the situations in which and methods by which}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
restrictions on the use of water from any water works may be}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 imposed;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (t) Regulating the acquisitions, disposition, custody, inspection, testing,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
maintenance and protection from alteration or damage of any }{\f0\insrsid12281126\charrsid16080243 meter or}{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243  other measuring device;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (u) Specifying acts or omissions contrary to the purposes of this Act}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
which shall be regarded as offences against this Act and, subject to}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 section 30, fixing penalties in relation to it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (v) Any matter concerning the investigation, use, control, protection,}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
management or administration of water resources;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (w) Any matter necessary or convenient to the carrying out or giving}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
effect to, to forming of a company or corporatisation and other}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 matters of this Act.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 PART 8
\par MISCELLANEOUS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 28 Personal liability of officers}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 No person shall be personally liable for any act done by him in good faith}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
in the exercise of any duties, powers, or authorities imposed or conferred on him}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 by this Act.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 29 Offences}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid16080243\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) Any person who assaults, resists, obstructs, hinders or delays or who}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
entices or encourages any other person to assault, resist, hinder obstruct or delay}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any person in the performance of his duties under this Act shall be guilty of an}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) Any person who unlawfully damages, destroys or interferes with, or}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 attempts to damage, destroy or interfere with any bore, water storage tank, meter}{
\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or water works whatsoever shall be guilty of an offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (3)}{\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) Any person who causes or permits either directly or indirectly any}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
water to be polluted or causes or permits the doing of an act likely}{\f0\insrsid16080243  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 to lead to the pollution of any water shall be guilty of an offence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\f0\insrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) Any person or public authority holding a licence under section 18}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
may discharge wastes under that licence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid12464699 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (4) Any person who does not meet the requirements for water catchment,}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 graves, rubbish dumps, disposal of waste waters, swimming pool filling and}{
\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 emptying, as stated in Water Resources Regulations, whatsoever shall be guilty of}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 an offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid12464699 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (5) Water is hereby declared to be a product capable of being stolen within}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 the meaning of section 188 of the Niue Act 1966 and any person who maliciously}
{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 or fraudulently abstracts, causes to be wasted or diverted, consumes, or uses any}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 such water shall be guilty of theft.}{
\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\f0\insrsid12464699\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 30 Penalties}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid12464699\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (1) Subject to subsection (2) any person who contravenes or fails to comply}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
with this Act or of any Regulation made under it, or relating to the subject matter}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 of this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall, where no specific penalty is}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 provided, on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or to a}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
term of imprisonment; not exceeding 6 months or both such fine and imprisonment}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to an additional fine not exceeding 5}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 penalty units for every day or part of a day that the offence shall continue.}{\f0\insrsid12464699 
\par 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (2) Where no specific penalty is provided for any offence concerning the}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 pollution or any water or acts which may directly or indirectly cause pollution of
}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 any water the maximum penalty shall be a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units or}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
a term of imprisonment of 2 years or both such fine and imprisonment, and in the}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 case of a continuing offence, an additional fine not exceeding 50 penalty units for}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{
\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 every day or part of a day that the offence shall continue.
\par }{\i\f0\insrsid12464699 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 31 Compensation}{\b\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid12464699\charrsid16080243 
\par }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 Whenever, for the purposes of Part 6, it becomes necessary to acquire or to}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 resume any land or interest under sections 11 or 14 of the Niue Amendment Act}{
\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (No 2) 1968, compensation under section 13 shall only be payable \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid12464699 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (a) In respect of land, that the storage tank, bore or equipment is erected}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
upon and the land surrounding such tank, bore and equipment as}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 long as the bore, storage tank and equipment is in use or likely to}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
be used;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\f0\insrsid12464699 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 (b) In respect of any damage occasioned and not made good in the}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 
course of constructing, altering, repairing or maintaining any public}{\f0\insrsid12464699  }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 water works associated therewith; and not otherwise.}{\f0\insrsid11624384 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16080243 {\f0\insrsid12464699\charrsid16080243 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12464699 {\b\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 32 }{\f0\insrsid11624384\charrsid16080243 [Repealed]}{\f0\insrsid11087364\charrsid16080243 
\par }}