Local Government Act 2002

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Part 8
Regulatory, enforcement, and coercive powers of local authorities

Subpart 1Powers of local authorities to make bylaws

143 Outline of Part
  • This Part provides the powers necessary for local authorities—

    • (a) to make bylaws:

    • (b) in relation to enforcement,—

      • (i) to enforce all regulatory measures made under this Act, including bylaws and infringement offences; and

      • (ii) to undertake, or contract out the administration of, those enforcement powers:

    • (c) to undertake certain activities on, or in relation to, private land, including powers in relation to owners and occupiers, and powers to recover for damage to certain local authority property caused wilfully or negligently:

    • (d) to undertake activities in relation to water services, including discharge of sewage and trade wastes:

    • (e) to require development contributions:

    • (f) to apply for and enforce removal orders.