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National Water Amendment Act (No. 45 of 1999).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act amend the National Water Act, 1998 so as to effect textual improvements; and to change the procedure for the appointment of members of the Water Tribunal; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Water rights Court/tribunal
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act amends the National Water Act. Section 32 is amended by redefining “existing lawful water use” and section 33 concerns declaration of water use as existing lawful water use. Section 146 concerns appointment of members of the Tribunal.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Amends

National Water Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1998 (1999)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Policy/planning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Water charges, Irrigation, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Data collection/reporting, Groundwater, Rainwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Effluent waste water/discharge, Servitude, Waterworks, Water supply, Hydropower generation, Industrial water use, Recreational water use, Water shortage/drought, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Water users' associations, Classification/declassification, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Gender, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX