A person may only use water -
- without a licence -
(i) if that water use is permissible under Schedule 1;
(ii) if that water use is permissible as a continuation of an existing lawful use; or
(iii) if that water use is permissible in terms of a general authorisation issued under section 39;
- if the water use is authorised by a licence under this Act; or
if the responsible authority has dispensed with a licence requirement.