44Powers of water entities

44 Powers of water entities

(1)  For the purpose of the administration of a water management plan by a responsible water entity –

(a) the entity may exercise any powers delegated under section 10 in accordance with any conditions imposed under section 38(2) ; and

(b) the entity may, with the approval of the Minister, impose fees on the licensees affected by the plan so as to recover the cost of its administration of the plan.

(2)  The fees may include separate components for the various activities arising from the administration of the plan and the water entity may differentiate between licensees in charging for the different components.