The Minister, who works for the government, can give water to anyone from water supply works that the Minister builds, takes care of, or manages. This can be done under this law or any other law. The Minister can decide how to give the water, what rules to use, and how much it might cost. It’s up to the Minister to choose what they think is best when giving water to people.
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198: Minister may appoint territorial authority or catchment board as his agent, or
"Minister can choose local groups to help with water projects"
200: Notification of investigation of proposed irrigation scheme, or
"You must be told if someone wants to create a new irrigation system in your area"
The Minister, for and on behalf of the Crown, may supply water from any water supply works constructed, maintained, or controlled by the Minister, whether under the authority of this or any other Act, to any person on such terms and conditions and for such consideration as the Minister thinks fit.
