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Local Government Act 1974

Water races - Powers of council as to water races

426: General powers of council as to water races

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"Councils have powers to manage water races, but some old rules no longer apply."

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A council has certain powers when it comes to water races, but you need to know that section 426 of the Local Government Act 1974 is no longer in effect. This section was repealed on 1 July 2003 by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002. You can find more information about this change by looking at the Local Government Act 2002.

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Powers of council as to water races

426General powers of council as to water races (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 426: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).