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National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 4 : Use of Water

Part 3 : Existing lawful water uses

34. Authority to continue with existing lawful water use

 

(1) A person, or that person's successor-in-title, may continue with an existing lawful water use, subject to—
(a) any existing conditions or obligations attaching to that use;
(b) its replacement by a licence in terms of this Act; or
(c) any other limitation or prohibition by or under this Act.

 

(2) A responsible authority may, subject to any regulation made under section 26(1)(c), require the registration of an existing lawful water use.