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Local Government Act 1974

Water supply by territorial authorities - Use of water for motive power

388: Council may use water from waterworks for motive power

You could also call this:

"Councils can use water to power things, but this rule is no longer used."

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The council can use water from waterworks to make things move. You need to know that this rule is part of the Local Government Act 1974. This rule was repealed, which means it is no longer in use, on 1 July 2003, by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002, you can find more information about this here.

The council is no longer allowed to use water from waterworks for motive power because this rule was repealed. This change happened because of the Local Government Act 2002. You can find out more about the Local Government Act 2002 on the New Zealand legislation website.

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Part 23Water supply by territorial authorities
Use of water for motive power

388Council may use water from waterworks for motive power (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 388: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).