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Local Land Services Regulation 2026
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16 Occupiers liable to pay rates
16 Occupiers liable to pay rates
(1) The occupier of land for which a rate is levied by Local Land Services is liable to pay the rate, except as otherwise provided by this part.
(2) If there are 2 or more occupiers of the land, the occupiers are jointly and severally liable to pay the rate.
(3) An occupier who pays Local Land Services more than the occupier’s proportionate share of the rate may recover the excess from the other occupiers.