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448: Transitional provision for proceedings under former Act
or “This explains how old building law cases that started before the new law came in will be finished using the old rules.”
You could also call this:

“Local governments need to sign up for a special list by a certain date.”

If you are a territorial authority or a regional authority, you need to do something important. You must apply to be registered. You have to do this by 31 May 2006. This is not optional; you must do it. The law says you should apply under section 191. This rule is part of the Building Act 2004 in New Zealand.

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or “ This law explains when local councils can approve building plans while they get ready for new rules. ”
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Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions
Transitional provisions: Other transitional provisions

449Territorial authorities and regional authorities must apply to be registered by 31 May 2006

  1. A territorial authority or a regional authority must, by 31 May 2006, apply to be registered under section 191.