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Sewerage and Water Supply Act 1949.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1949 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision about sewerage, sanitary conveniences, stormwater drainage and water supply.
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Sewerage Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Water supply Authorization/permit Institution Classification/declassification Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act contains provisions on sewerage, sanitary conveniences, stormawater drainage and water supply. It consists of 33 sections and is divided into six Parts. Part 2 states that the Standard Sewerage Law and the Standard Water Supply Law apply to the areas of all local government and have to be administered by local governments. Part 3 regulates the constitution and operation of the Plumbers and Drainers Examination and Licensing Board. The Part also specifies the functions of the Board and the classes of licences that the Board has the power to grant. Part 4 concerns the discharge of prohibited substances and waste that derives from business, trade or manufacturing premises. Part 5 covers legal proceeding related to the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Standard Water Supply law.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (1999)

Keyword: Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Standard Sewerage Law.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2003)

Keyword: Sewerage, Standards, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sewerage and Water Supply Regulation 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2002)

Keyword: Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Registration, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX