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Land Drainage Act 1976

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Part IE+W Introductory

Water authoritiesE+W

1—3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1E+W

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4, 5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2E+W

Internal drainage boardsE+W

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6, 7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3E+W

Main rivers and their controlE+W

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8, 9.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4E+W

Transfers of functions and reorganisation of internal drainage districtsE+W

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10—13.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5E+W

Review of boundaries, supervision and exercise of functions in defaultE+W

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14—16.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6E+W

Part IIE+W Powers of Drainage Authorities

Carrying out drainage works, etc.E+W

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17—19.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F7E+W

Drainage works concerning more than one drainage authorityE+W

20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F8E+W

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21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F9E+W

Textual Amendments

F9Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Arrangements with other persons and powers as respects the obligations and rights of other personsE+W

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22—27.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F10E+W

Textual Amendments

F10Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Control of obstructions in and structures in, over or under watercoursesE+W

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28, 29.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F11E+W

Textual Amendments

F11Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Schemes for drainage of small areasE+W

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30, 31.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12E+W

Textual Amendments

F12Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Flood warning systemsE+W

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32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F13E+W

Textual Amendments

F13Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Incidental powersE+W

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33—39.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F14E+W

Textual Amendments

F14Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Part IIIE+W Restoration and Improvement of Ditches

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40—44.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F15E+W

Textual Amendments

F15Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Part IVE+W Raising of Revenue by Drainage Authorities

Power of water authorities to require payment of their land drainage expenses by local authoritiesE+W

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45—47.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F16E+W

Textual Amendments

F16Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Power of water authorities to raise drainage chargesE+W

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48— 51.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F17E+W

Textual Amendments

F17Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Supplementary provisions as to drainage chargesE+W

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52— 61.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F18E+W

Textual Amendments

F18Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

Alternative basis for financing drainage expenses of water authoritiesE+W

62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F19E+W

Power of internal drainage boards to raise drainage ratesE+W

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65, 66.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F21E+W

Textual Amendments

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70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F23E+W

Textual Amendments

Supplementary provisions as to drainage ratesE+W

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71, 72.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F24E+W

73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F25E+W

Textual Amendments

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(2)—(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F28

81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F29E+W

Textual Amendments

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Textual Amendments

F30Ss. 82–100 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch.3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for s. 89, in Sch. 2 para. 2(5))

Miscellaneous revenue-raising powersE+W

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84—88.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F31E+W

Textual Amendments

F31Ss. 82–100 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), sS. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for s. 89, in Sch. 2 para. 2(5))

Interpretation of Part IVE+W

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89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F32E+W

Textual Amendments

F32Ss. 82–100 (1.12.1991) repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), sS. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for s. 89, in Sch. 2 para. 2(5))

Part VE+W Powers of the Minister and Local Authorities

Powers of the MinisterE+W

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90—96.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F33E+W

Textual Amendments

F33Ss. 82–100 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for s. 89, in Sch. 2 para. 2(5))

Powers of local authoritiesE+W

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Textual Amendments

F34Ss. 82–100 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for s. 89, in Sch. 2 para. 2(5))

101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F35E+W

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Part VIE+W Miscellaneous and General

105 Provisions relating to London.E+W

Schedule 5 to this Act, which contains provisions relating to London, shall have effect.

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Textual Amendments

F37Ss. 21–61, 106–115 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3, 4(2), Sch.3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15) (subject to a saving for ss. 45 to 47, 89 and 110 in Sch. 2 para. 2(5) and as so saved ss. 46(8), 47(1) are amended by S.I. 1990/118, reg. 12)

116 Interpretation.E+W

(1)In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

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  • drainage” includes defence against water (including sea water), irrigation, other than spray irrigation, and warping;

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  • land” includes water and any interests in land or water and any easement or right in, to, or over land or water;

  • land drainage” means the drainage of land and the provision of flood warning systems, and “land drainage functions” shall be construed accordingly;

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  • [F39London excluded area” means so much of Greater London and of any area adjoining Greater London as did not on 31st March 1986 lie, for the purpose of the exercise of land drainage functions, within the area of any water authority;]

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Textual Amendments

F38S. 116 repealed, except so much of subsection (1) as defines “drainage”, “land”, “land drainage”, “land drainage functions” and “the London excluded area” by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)

F39Words in s. 116(1) substituted by S.I. 1986/208, Sch. 1 para. 5

117 Transitional provisions, consequential amendments, repeals and saving.E+W

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(2)The enactments mentioned in Schedule 7 to this Act shall in consequence of this Act, be amended as there provided.

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Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1The text of s. 117(2), Sch. 7 paras. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

118 Short title, commencement and extent.E+W

(1)This Act may be cited as the Land Drainage Act 1976.

(2)This Act shall come into force immediately after the coming into force of the M1Land Drainage (Amendment) Act 1976.

(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F42, this Act extends to England and Wales only.

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C217.1.1977 appointed for commencement of Land Drainage (Amendment) Act 1976 (c. 17) by S.I. 1976/2244

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