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Local Government Act 1974

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693: Obstruction of member or officer or agent of council

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"Don't stop council workers from doing their job"

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If you obstruct a member, officer, or agent of a council, you are doing something wrong. This rule is part of the law, but it was repealed on 1 July 2003. It was repealed by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002.

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693Obstruction of member or officer or agent of council (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 693: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).