Tasmanian Numbered Acts

LAUNCESTON FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT ACT 2015 (NO. 24 OF 2015)

- Act 24 of 2015
- Royal Assent 14 September 2015

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART 1 - Preliminary

   1.      Short title
   2.      Commencement
   3.      Interpretation
   4.      Flood-prone areas and levee-related land
   5.      Act binds Crown

   PART 2 - Powers, Functions and Rights of Authority

           Division 1 - Launceston Flood Authority

   6.      Powers and functions of Authority generally
   7.      Estimate of costs of Authority to be provided to Council
   8.      Delegation by Authority
   9.      Authorised officers
   10.     Rules in relation to Authority under Local Government Act 1993
   11.     Winding up of Authority

           Division 2 - Powers and functions in relation to land

   12.     Rights of Authority in relation to levee-related land
   13.     Revocation of Authority's rights in relation to levee-related land
   14.     Authority may authorise entry of land, &c.
   15.     Authority may construct temporary structures on land
   16.     Power to take samples

   PART 3 - Referral of Planning Matters to Authority

   17.     Referral to Authority of certain planning instruments
   18.     Referral to Authority of certain applications relating to discretionary planning permits
   19.     Referral to Authority of applications for special permits
   20.     Appeals to Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal

   PART 4 - Council Responsibilities in Relation to Levee-related Land

   21.     Rights of Council in relation to levee-related land
   22.     Minister may issue to Council show cause notice in relation to levee-related land
   23.     Notices to cease and of revocation of rights of Council in relation to levee-related land
   24.     By-laws
   25.     Infringement notices

   PART 5 - Emergency Management

   26.     Municipal Committee to consult with Authority
   27.     Powers of Council in event of flood or imminent flood
   28.     Officers under Emergency Management Act 2006 may issue directions to Council
   29.     Council to keep Regional Controller informed
   30.     Application of Emergency Management Act 2006

   PART 6 - Offences and Enforcement

   31.     Offences related to emergencies or hindering Authority, &c.
   32.     Offences in relation to flood protection works
   33.     Defence
   34.     Approvals to carry out actions

   PART 7 - Concluding Provisions

   35.     Immunities
   36.     Regulations
   37.     Administration of Act
   38.     Legislation repealed
           SCHEDULE 1
           SCHEDULE 2
           SCHEDULE 3