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Public Works Act 1981

Roads - Damage to and nuisances on roads

131: Poles, etc, on roads to be adjacent to boundaries

You could also call this:

"Old rule about placing poles near road edges no longer applies"

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This part of the law used to talk about putting poles and other things on roads near their edges. However, it is no longer in effect. The government removed this rule on 1 October 1989. This means you don't need to worry about following this specific rule anymore.

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Part 9Roads
Damage to and nuisances on roads

131Poles, etc, on roads to be adjacent to boundaries (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 131: repealed, on , by section 116(1) of the Government Roading Powers Act 1989 (1989 No 75).