National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)Chapter 4 : Use of WaterPart 7 : Individual applications for licences40. Application for Licence |
| (1) | A person who is required or wishes to obtain a licence to use water must apply to the relevant responsible authority for a licence. |
| (2) | Where a person has made an application for an authorisation to use water under another Act, and that application has not been finalised when this Act takes effect, the application must be regarded as being an application for a water use under this Act. |
| (3) | A responsible authority may charge a reasonable fee for processing a licence application, which may be waived in deserving cases. |
| (4) | A responsible authority may decline to consider a licence application for the use of water to which the applicant is already entitled by way of an existing lawful water use or under a general authorisation. |