Water Management Act 1999.
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Type of law
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Abstract
The objectives of this Act, consisting of 314 sections divided into 16 Parts and completed by nine Schedules, are to further the objectives of the resource management and planning system of Tasmania as specified in Schedule 1 and in particular to provide for the use and management of the freshwater resources.
The Act provides for the constitution of the Assessment Committee and defines its composition and functions.
The Act further provides for: safety of dams; establishment of water supply, irrigation, riverworks, hydroelectric and drainage districts; establishment, powers and duties of trusts; installation, inspection and protection of meters; appointment and powers of authorized officers; review of decisions and appeals to the Appeal Tribunal; water supply emergencies; offences; fees and charges; etc.
The Act provides for the constitution of the Assessment Committee and defines its composition and functions.
The Act further provides for: safety of dams; establishment of water supply, irrigation, riverworks, hydroelectric and drainage districts; establishment, powers and duties of trusts; installation, inspection and protection of meters; appointment and powers of authorized officers; review of decisions and appeals to the Appeal Tribunal; water supply emergencies; offences; fees and charges; etc.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the management of Tasmania’s water resources and for other purposes.
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2000.
Notes
Schedule 8 of the Act repeals various Acts.Last amendment up to Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Consequential Amendments) Act 2021.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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Repeals