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Regulations no. 3204 of 2023 relating to the access and use of government waterworks and surrounding State-owned land for recreational purposes in terms of the National Water Act no. 36 of 1998.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette no. 48294 of 2023.
Subject
Fisheries, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Public land Waste management Freshwater resources management Recreational water use Water users' associations Waterworks Navigation Surface water Biodiversity Hunting/capture Protected area Resource/damage valuation
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made in terms of section 116 of the National Water Act no. 36 of 1998, apply to all government waterworks, and concern the use of government waterworks and surrounding State-owned land for recreational purposes. The Regulations define: bioprospecting; commercial fishing and related authorisation; dangerous object; hunting activity; introduction of species; recreational water use; resource management plan; restricted area; surface water sport; vessel. The Regulations provide for: control over government waterworks; access to government waterworks; use of government waterworks, including: navigation in or under the water surface area; application and approval of recreational water use; application and approval of events, photography, film production and advertising; hygiene and waste management procedures; damage to property; protection of biodiversity within the government waterworks; prohibited activities, including: hunting, killing, injuring, capturing or disturbing any fauna; implementation of resource management plan on access and use of government waterworks; suspension and withdrawal of access and use permission; offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

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