46Powers of Minister

46 Powers of Minister

For the purpose of ensuring the due administration of a water management plan, the Minister may –

(a) authorise the undertaking of surveys; and

(b) authorise the taking of measurements and samples of water and any other material which may affect the quality of water; and

(c) authorise the entry on land by persons approved by the Minister for any such purpose; and

(d) require the responsible water entity to provide the Minister with information relating to any activity arising from, or for the purpose of, the plan.