A person may only use water -
(a) 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;
(b) if the water use is authorised by a licence under this Act; or
(c) if the responsible authority has dispensed with a licence requirement under subsection (3).
