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Local Government Act 1974

Miscellaneous financial provisions

168: In default of payment of water rates or charges supply may be stopped

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"What happens if you don't pay your water bill: your water can be turned off"

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If you do not pay your water rates or charges, your water supply can be stopped. This is stated in section 168 of the Local Government Act 1974. However, you should know that this section was repealed on 29 June 1988 by the Rating Powers Act 1988.

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Part 10Miscellaneous financial provisions

168In default of payment of water rates or charges supply may be stopped (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 168: repealed, on , by section 209(1) of the Rating Powers Act 1988 (1988 No 97).