Drainage (Northern Ireland) Order 1973 (No. 69 (NI 1)).
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This Order provides for drainage in Northern Ireland and defines functions of the Minister and the Drainage Council of Northern Ireland. The Minister may establish drainage schemes for the benefit of watercourses and sea defences. For the purpose of this Order, the Minister may acquire land, either by agreement or compulsorily. The Order also defines duties of occupiers in respect of drainage works and provides for, among other things, drainage schemes extending outside Northern Ireland, removal of noxious weeds, protection of watercourses and control of dams and sluices.
Amended by: Drainage (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (No. 1453 (N.I. 8)). (2005-06-07)
