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Water Act 1992
74Grant of waste discharge licence
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74 Grant of waste discharge licence
to a person a licence (a waste discharge licence) to carry out an
action that would otherwise be an offence against this Act whether
by virtue of section 73 or because the action is not and cannot be
(but for this section) authorised by or under this Act.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), a licence is to be granted for such period,
not exceeding 10 years, as is specified in the licence document.
(4) The Controller may grant a licence for a period exceeding 10 years
if:
(a) the licence is of a type, or meets criteria, that the Minister, by
Gazette notice, specifies as justifying a longer period; or
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