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Building Act 2016

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### 316 Evidence of occupancy permit > An occupancy permit issued in respect of a building is not prima facie evidence that – > > > > (a) the building to which it applies complies with this Act; or > > > > > (b) a function control authority has given permission for the building to be used for a particular use.

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