The Environment Court can be asked to make a declaration if matters under the RMA are unclear.
What issues can a declaration cover?
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How can you apply for a declaration?
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What costs are involved?
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How is an application for a declaration processed?
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What is the effect of a declaration?
A declaration is not an enforcement measure. However, it can be used as a preliminary step before serving an abatement notice or seeking an enforcement order.
Landmark Court decisions
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What are the relevant legal provisions
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Where can you get further information?
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