← belizelaw.ai · National Integrated Water Resources, Cap. 222:01 · PART VIII — Control of Water Abstraction and Use

Modification or revocation of license applicable to controlled areas

Cap. 222:01, s. 57 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) Where the Authority has made a declaration pursuant to section 54 of this Act, the Authority may be notice to licensee, recall the licenses for which the abstraction or use of water is authorized in that controlled area for the purpose of (2) In exercising its authority under subsection (1) of this section, the Authority shall have regard to the following, (a) the owners or occupiers of land on which, adjacent to which, or under which water occurs, and any person who has secured amicably or by compulsory acquisition such an interest in the land as to give him access to the water shall be eligible to make representation under this Part; (b) a modification under this Part may contain a request for the approval of proposals for the disposal of waste water if these have been classified for in accordance with Part IX or if the area where the proposed discharge occurs or which is affected by the proposed discharge has been classified in accordance with Part IX; National Integrated 49 (c) in the process of screening for the purpose of of a adequate opportunities shall be provided for the protection of all actually or potentially affected interests, and for public comment. (3) The reasons for decisions taken on licenses under this section shall be given in writing.
Have a question about this section? Ask belizelaw.ai →