The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the protection of the water resources of Nova Scotia. No person shall: a) drill for, divert, extract, take or store water for removal; b) sell or otherwise dispose of water to a person for removal; c) convey or transport water for removal; or d) remove water, from the portion of the Atlantic Drainage Basin that is located within the Province. However, some exceptions are contained in section 5. The Act consists of 9 sections.