Malaysia legislation
Section 23
Section 23
(1)
A licence is to be in the form prescribed by the Minister.
(2)
The licence shall include a statement to the effect that, subject to this
Enactment, the holder of a licence is authorised to undertake the water activity on the land described in the licence and construct any works and implement any measures in accordance with the conditions of the licence.
(3)
Unless the Director specifies on the licence to the contrary, a licence is taken to be held by, and for the benefit of, each successive occupier for the time being of the land specified in the licence as the land on which the authorised water activity is authorised to be carried out.
(4)
Each successive occupier shall notify the Director of the change of occupation in the form approved by the Director within thirty days of the change of occupation.
(5)
Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with subsection (4) shall be guilty of an offence.
(6)
The Director shall keep a register of water licences issued under this Part.
Appeal to Council.