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Public Works Act 1981

Dealing with land held for public works

39A: Interpretation

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“Explaining what words mean in this part of the law”

In this part of the law, the word “Minister” means the Minister of Lands, unless the context suggests it should mean something else. This is important to understand when you’re reading about dealing with land held for public works.

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Part 3 Dealing with land held for public works

39AInterpretation

  1. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, Minister means the Minister of Lands.

Notes
  • Section 39A: inserted, on , by section 11 of the Public Works Amendment Act 1988 (1988 No 43).