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Local Government Act 1974

Water races - Powers of council as to water races

428: Council may sell disused water race

You could also call this:

"Councils can sell old water channels that are not being used anymore."

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The council can sell a water race that is no longer being used. You need to know that this rule is part of the law about what councils can do with water races. A water race is a channel that carries water, often for irrigation or other uses.

The rule that lets the council sell a disused water race is section 428 of the Local Government Act 1974, but you should note it was repealed, which means it is no longer in force, on 1 July 2003, by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002. This change was made as part of a bigger update to the laws about local government. The update was made to help councils work better for their communities.

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Powers of council as to water races

428Council may sell disused water race (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 428: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).