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Health Act 1956

Drinking water - Emergency powers

69ZZA: Minister may declare drinking-water emergency

You could also call this:

"The Minister can take action if the drinking water is not safe."

The Minister can declare a drinking-water emergency. This means the Minister can take action if there is a problem with the drinking water. You can find more information about when this power was repealed by looking at the Water Services Act 2021.

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Part 2ADrinking water
Emergency powers

69ZZAMinister may declare drinking-water emergency (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 69ZZA: repealed, on , by section 206(1) of the Water Services Act 2021 (2021 No 36).