# The Water Abstraction (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017, Regulation 6: Continuation of abstraction during transitional period

Extent: E+W

Notwithstanding the restriction on abstraction, a person may continue to carry out an abstraction of water described in regulation 3(1)(a)—
(a) if the person applies for a licence in respect of that abstraction, until the date on which that application (including any appeal under section 43 ) is determined, or
(b) if no such application is submitted, until 31st December 2019the transitional period end date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1047/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-abstraction-transitional-provisions-regulations-2017/regulation-6
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