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Roads Act 1993
153Short-term leases of unused public roads
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#### 153 Short-term leases of unused public roads
153 Short-term leases of unused public roads
> > (1) A roads authority may lease land comprising a public road (other than a Crown road) to the owner or lessee of land adjoining the public road if, in its opinion, the road is not being used by the public.
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> > (2) However, a lease may not be granted under this Division with respect to land that has been acquired by TfNSW under Division 3 of Part 12 (being land that forms part of a classified road) except by TfNSW.
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> > (3) A lease granted under this Division may be terminated by the roads authority at any time and for any reason.
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> **s 153:** Am 2011 No 41, Sch 5.50 \[1\].