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Land Drainage Act 1991 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 20 August 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
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Part I INTERNAL DRAINAGE BOARDS
General provision with respect to functions of drainage boards
Part II PROVISIONS FOR FACILITATING OR SECURING THE DRAINAGE OF LAND
14. General drainage powers of boards and local authorities.
16. Exercise of local authority powers under sections 14 and 15.
17. Supervision of local authority powers under sections 14 to 16.
19. Arrangements as to works etc. with navigation and conservancy authorities.
20. Arrangements with other persons for carrying out drainage works.
21. Enforcement of obligations to repair watercourses, bridges, etc.
22. Powers of Ministers to authorise landowners to carry out drainage works.
CHAPTER I PROVISION FOR THE EXPENSES OF INTERNAL DRAINAGE BOARDS
CHAPTER III FURTHER FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
55. Powers of internal drainage boards and local authorities to borrow etc.
57. Contributions by the appropriate agency to expenses of internal drainage boards.
58. Allocation of appropriate agency revenue for its functions as an internal drainage board
60. Power of local authority to contribute to expenses of drainage works.
Part IVA Duties with respect to the environment and recreation
Part V MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
SCHEDULES
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