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Local Government Act 1974

Sewerage and stormwater drainage by territorial authorities - Powers of council in respect of sewerage and stormwater drainage

452: Council may treat and deal with sewage

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"Councils can manage and clean up sewage in their area."

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The council has the power to treat and deal with sewage. You can find this power in section 452 of the Local Government Act 1974. This section was repealed on 1 July 2003 by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002.

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Part 26Sewerage and stormwater drainage by territorial authorities
Powers of council in respect of sewerage and stormwater drainage

452Council may treat and deal with sewage (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 452: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).