(1)  On and after the appointed day the owner of land which is not registered land shall not subdivide any land –

(a) held under the same title; or

(b) included in one subsisting legal mortgage by conveyance of the fee simple –

unless the owner has made an application under section 11 to bring the land under this Act.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  In subsection (1) subdivide , in respect of land, means to divide the surface of that land legally by creating estates or interests giving separate rights of occupation.