Powers of Authority in water related emergencies

(1) Where the Authority is satisfied that by reason of an exceptional shortage of rain, or contamination of water sources or watercourses, a serious deficiency of water supply exists or is threatened, then it shall by Regulations and after consultation with the Minister (and the Department of the Environment in the case of contamination of water sources or watercourse) and subject to the provisions of this section, make such provisions as appears to it to be expedient, with a view to meeting such deficiency. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) of this section, Regulations made under this section may include provisions to, (a) require licensee to take water from any source specified in the Regulations; (b) prohibit or limit the use of water for specified (c) prohibit or limit the taking by any person of water from a source specified in the Regulations if the Authority is satisfied that the taking of water from that source seriously affects the supplies available. National Integrated 37 (3) The Authority shall give reasonable public notice of the making of any Regulations under subsection (1) of this section. (4) Regulations made under subsection (1) of this section shall remain in force no longer than is necessary to meet the deficiency or impending deficiency but shall be revoked as soon as practicable after the deficiency or impending deficiency has been made good or removed.