When you look at section 549 of the Local Government Act 1974, you will see it is called Interpretation. You will also notice it says Repealed, which means it is no longer part of the law. This change happened on 1 July 2003 because of 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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548: Use of regional refuse disposal works by local authorities outside region, or

"Rules for councils using rubbish tips outside their area"

549A: United council and regional council may only act under this Part in response to developments for which it may determine development levy, or

"Councils can only charge a development levy when new houses, shops, or factories are being built."

Part 32Land development for housing, commercial, and industrial purposes

549Interpretation (Repealed)

Notes

Section 549: repealed, on 1 July 2003, by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).