(1)  The Minister must renew a licence that is otherwise about to expire if satisfied that –

(a) the licensee has paid the prescribed licence renewal fee, if any; and

(b) the licensee has paid all previous fees and charges payable in respect of the licence; and

(c) the licensee has complied with the conditions of the licence during its current term; and

(d) the licensee is not disqualified from holding the licence; and

(e) the renewal is not inconsistent with the objectives of this Act or any relevant water management plan.

(2)  If the Minister is not satisfied as required under subsection (1) , the Minister may –

(a) renew the licence subject to any conditions the Minister thinks fit; or

(b) refuse to renew the licence.

(3)  If subsection (2)(b) applies, the Minister is to notify the licensee as soon as practicable of –

(a) the refusal; and

(b) the reasons for the refusal.