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308 Habitation of certain buildings
(1) In this section –
inhabit, in relation to a building, means to stay, work, sleep, eat or cook in the building.
(2) [Section 308 Subsection (2) amended by No. 9 of 2023, s. 30, Applied:01 Oct 2024] A person, without the consent of the relevant permit authority, must not inhabit a building that is not built as a dwelling for a cumulative period that exceeds 30 days.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.