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Water Act 2003

Water Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 37

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Abstraction and Impounding

Sections 19 to 20 Form, contents and effect of licences.
72. .Section 20: Limited extension of abstraction licence validity.

If the Agency receives a valid application to renew a full or a transfer licence which has a duration of more than twelve months on the same terms at least three months before its expiry date, this section provides that the licence will not expire until the application is determined.

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