527H
CurrentDefinition of seriously impair
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527H Definition of seriously impair
(1)
A significant impact of an action seriously impairs something if, compared to the action not being taken, the impact results in an impairment or alteration of the thing that is of a severe nature and extent.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), have regard to the nature, intensity, duration, magnitude, geographic extent and context of the impact.
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