EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT 2005 - SECT 46

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT 2005 - SECT 46

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.