Clause 27

No person shall carry out or cause to be carried out any works which will affect any storm water drainage system, drain or drainage reserve, directly or indirectly, without obtaining in respect of those works a clearance certificate or the approval of the Director under section 34.

Where any work has been carried out in contravention of subsection (1), the Director may by notice in writing require the person who carried out the works, or the owner or occupier of any premises in respect of which the works were carried out, to carry out such works as the Director thinks necessary within such time as may be specified in the notice.

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000.