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 Water Act 1992 70

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