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#### 3 Definitions 3 Definitions > In this Act: > > access order means a neighbouring land access order or a utility service access order. > > function includes a power, authority or duty. > > land includes a stratum of air above or a stratum of soil below the surface of the earth. > > neighbouring land access order means an order made under this Act authorising access to adjoining or adjacent land. > > owner includes a joint owner or an occupier. > > utility service means a sewerage, drainage, water, gas, electricity or telephone service or other service prescribed by the regulations for the purpose of this definition. > > utility service access order means an order made under this Act authorising access to land to carry out work on or in connection with a utility service.