Domestic Violence Act, 1998
R 385
National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)Chapter 4 : Use of WaterPart 1 : General Principles23. Determination of quantity of water which may be allocated by responsible authority |
(1) | Subject to the national water resource strategy the Minister may determine the quantity of water in respect of which a responsible authority may issue a general authorisation and a licence from water resources in its water management area. |
(2) | Until a national water resource strategy has been established, the Minister may make a preliminary determination of the quantity of water in respect of which a responsible authority may issue a general authorisation and licence. |
(3) | A preliminary determination must be replaced by a determination under subsection (1) once the national water resource strategy has been established. |
(4) | A responsible authority must comply with any determination made under subsection (1) or (2). |
(5) | In making a determination under subsections (1) and (2) the Minister must take account of the water available in the resource. |