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Water Act 1992
38Notice where private land disturbed
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38 Notice where private land disturbed
(1) If in the exercise of a power by virtue of a permit under this Part the
holder of the permit wishes to enter land, the holder must given
written notice to the owner or occupier of the land of the holder's
intention to enter the land.
(2) A notice required under subsection (1) to be given shall be served
not later than 10 business days before the exercise of the power
and shall specify the land on which entry is to be made, the work
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proposed to be carried out on the land and the name and place of
business of each person who will enter on the land to carry out the
work.