127CExtension of certain existing water permits under Regional Plan: Water for Otago

1. The expiry date of a water permit authorising the taking or use of water granted under the Regional Plan: Water for Otago is extended by a period of 5 years after the date on which the permit would otherwise expire if—

2. the permit was granted—
   1. on or after 18 March 2020; and
   2. for a duration of no more than 6 years; and
3. the permit is valid on the commencement date.

4. A water permit is valid on the commencement date if, on the commencement date, the permit—

5. has not expired, or has expired but the holder is continuing to operate under the permit under section 124; and
6. has not lapsed under section 125; and
7. has not been cancelled under section 126; and
8. has not been surrendered under section 138.

9. The conditions applying to each water permit that is extended under this section continue to apply, unless a change to a condition is required as a consequence of extending the duration of the permit.

10. Otago Regional Council must, within 2 years after the commencement date, update each water permit extended under this section to reflect the new expiry date for the permit.