5. Before granting rights in the water property to a person who wishes to erect a structure or work, the Minister shall ensure(1) that a certificate of authorization, if required, has been issued for the project under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) and the regulations thereunder; and
(2) that a certificate obtained from the clerk or secretary-treasurer of a local municipality or, for an unorganized territory, of a regional county municipality, certifies that the planned work complies with the applicable municipal by-laws.