Section 154 — Building Act 2004: Powers of regional authorities in respect of dangerous dams

154 Powers of regional authorities in respect of dangerous dams (1) If a regional authority is satisfied that a dam is dangerous, the regional authority may— (a) put up a hoarding or fence to prevent people from approaching the dam nearer than is safe: (b) attach in a prominent place on, or adjacent to, the dam a notice that warns people not to approach the dam: (c) give written notice requiring work to be carried out on the dam, within a time stated in the notice (which must not be less than 10 days after the notice is given under section 155 ), to reduce or remove the danger. (2) This section does not limit the powers of a regional authority under this Part. (3) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a notice given under subsection (1)(c) . (4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable to a fine not exceeding $200,000.