The Regulation respecting the water property in the domain of the State, in force since February 27, 2003, replaces the Public Water Regulation. It determines the conditions under which the Minister of the Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks is authorized to grant rights in the water property and authorizes the Minister to sell backfilled portions of the water property under its responsibility and adjust leases for aquaculture purposes as well as rates of rents applying to the granting of specific rights.