Health Act 1956

Powers and duties of local authorities - Nuisances

32: Provisions of this Act as to nuisances to apply to Crown

You could also call this:

"The Government must follow the same rules as everyone else about nuisances."

The law about nuisances in the Health Act 1956 also applies to the Government. If the Government or its employees create a nuisance while working, they must follow the rules in this Act. This means they have to obey the laws and regulations about nuisances, just like everyone else.

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Part 2Powers and duties of local authorities
Nuisances

32Provisions of this Act as to nuisances to apply to Crown

  1. The provisions of this Act relating to nuisances, including any regulations or bylaws thereunder, shall, unless otherwise specifically provided therein, apply to nuisances created by the Government or by any employee thereof in his capacity as such employee.

Notes
  • Section 32: amended, on , by section 14 of the Health Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 24).