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49: Withdrawal of proposed national instrument

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"The Minister can cancel a proposed rule at any time before it's approved."

The Minister can withdraw a proposed national instrument, or part of it, at any time before it is approved under section 50. You will see the Minister give public notice when this happens. The Minister must also say why they are withdrawing the proposed national instrument.

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48: National instrument may direct plan provisions in land use plans, or

"A national rule can tell local councils what to include in their land use plans."

50: Approval of national instrument, or

"The Governor-General can approve a national rule if the Minister recommends it."

Part 2Foundations
National instruments: National instruments

49Withdrawal of proposed national instrument

The Minister may withdraw all or part of a proposed national instrument at any time before it is approved under section 50.
The Minister must give public notice of the withdrawal and include reasons for the withdrawal.