Neighbourhood Disputes About Plants Act 2017
5Act does not apply to certain plants
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5 Act does not apply to certain plants
(1) This Act does not apply to, or in relation to, a plant that is situated on –
(a) excluded land; or
(b) a farm within the meaning of the Primary Industry Activities Protection Act 1995 , if the plant is planted or maintained for a purpose that is necessary or desirable for the management or operation of the farm.
(2) This Act does not apply to, or in relation to, a plant that forms a fence in relation to which a notice may be issued under section 48 of the Boundary Fences Act 1908 .
(3) This Act does not apply to, or in relation to, plants planted or maintained –
(a) for the purpose of enabling the sale of the plant; or
(b) under an order of a court or tribunal other than an order for the purposes of this Act.