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

General Authorisations

General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act 36 of 1998 for Water Uses as defined in Section 21(c) or Section 21(i)

Impeding or Diverting the Flow of Water in a Watercourse [Section 21(c)] or Altering the Bed, Banks, Course or Characteristics of a Watercourse [Section 21(i)]

1. Purpose of Authorisation

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This General Authorisation replaces the need for a water user to apply for a licence in terms of section 40 of the National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA), provided that the water use is within the limits and conditions of this General Authorisation.