National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)Chapter 4 : Use of WaterPart 3 : Existing lawful water uses34. 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. |