# Water Abstraction and Impoundment (Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, Regulation 27: Defence to principal offences in respect of authorised activities

Extent: N.I.

A person shall not be guilty of an offence under regulation 25(1)(a), (b), or (e) where the contravention is a result of—
(a) an accident which could not reasonably have been foreseen; or
(b) natural causes which are exceptional and could not reasonably have been foreseen,
provided that—
(i) all practicable steps are taken to prevent deterioration of the water environment;
(ii) all practicable steps are taken as soon as is reasonably practicable to restore the water environment to its condition prior to the contravention; and
(iii) particulars of the contravention are furnished to the Department as soon as is reasonably practicable. .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2006/482/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-abstraction-and-impoundment-licensing-regulations-northern-ireland-2006/regulation-27
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