(1)  An owner of farm land may apply to a council to declare that land urban farm land.

(2)  An application is –

(a) to be in writing in a form approved by the council; and

(b) to contain such information as the council requires.

(3)  Within 60 days of receipt of the application, a council may –

(a) grant the application and declare the land to be urban farm land; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(4)  The council is to notify its decision in writing –

(a) to the owner of the land; and

(b) to the Valuer-General, if it makes a declaration.

(5)  If the council refuses to grant the application, the owner may apply to the Magistrates Court (Administrative Appeals Division) for a review of the refusal.

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