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In forcePower of local government to destroy dangerous vegetation or premises in cyclone area
Part 3Local arrangements
Division 3Powers of local government during cyclone
46 Power of local government to destroy dangerous vegetation or premises in cyclone area
If a local government is of the opinion that any vegetation or premises on land in a cyclone area in the district of the local government may, as a result of the cyclonic activity —
(a)
cause loss of life, prejudice to the safety, or harm to the health, of persons or animals; or
(b)
destroy or damage property or any part of the environment,
the local government may remove or destroy the vegetation or remove, dismantle or destroy the premises.
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