s 30 Damage caused to stormwater drainage system, etc.
30.—(1) A person must not cause any damage to any stormwater drainage system or drain. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable —(a) on the first conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; and (b) on a second or subsequent conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both. (3) Where a person has caused any damage to any stormwater drainage system or drain in contravention of subsection (1), the Board may, by written notice, require the person to carry out any works to restore the stormwater drainage system or drain to its original condition within the time specified in the notice. (4) Where the Board is satisfied that it is immediately necessary to restore the stormwater drainage system or drain to its original condition, any authorised officer may enter upon any premises pursuant to section 43(2) and carry out or cause to be carried out any alterations, repairs, works, acts or things that are necessary for that purpose. (5) Any expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred in carrying out the works under subsection (4) may be recovered from the person who contravened subsection (1).[Act 38 of 2024 wef 01/03/2025]