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Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914
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Division 3 — Underground waters
25A. Non‑artesian wells in prescribed areas, rights to take water from 27
26. Local by‑laws for s. 25A(2) 28
26A. Artesian well constructed or altered without licence, offence 28
26B. Non‑artesian well in certain areas etc. constructed or altered without licence etc., offence 29
26C. Exemptions to s. 5C and 26B(3)-(6), declaring 31
26D. Licence for construction etc. of well, application for and issue of 32
26E. Non‑artesian well completed after 15 Feb 1985, Minister to be informed about 33
26F. Altering licensed well or contravening licence, offence 34
26G. Water from s. 26B(3) well, Minister’s powers to control waste etc. and rate of use of 34