9. Clause 15 inserts a new section 30A in the Act, to create offences and penalties. The Act obliges the Weather Service to perform certain functions, including, the provision of meteorological services, implementation of Resolution 40 and any other related resolutions of the World Meteorological Organisation, and to perform any other functions assigned to it. In this regard, section 4(3) of the Act states that only the Weather Service may issue severe weather warnings over the Republic of South Africa in order to ensure that there a single authoritative voice. However, the Act does not provide for offences and penalties in cases of contravention of section 4(3) of the Act. In order to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act, clause 15 inserts the following offences: