Section 3
of Sabah Water Resources Enactment 1998
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Section 3
(1)
Any decision made, or action taken, under this Enactment shall be consistent with achieving the sustainable management of the water resources of Sabah.
(2)
A person making a decision or taking an action under this Enactment shall consider, where relevant, the effects of the decision or action upon—
(a)
the quantity, flow and quality of water in water bodies;
(b)
the exercise of private rights to water;
(c)
authorised water activities;
(d)
the requirements of any plan made under Part VI of this Enactment;
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(e)
State and regional economic development;
(f)
the stability, continuation and well-being of communities affected; and
(g)
the aquatic environment.
Establishment of Water Resources Council.