Declarations

The Environment Court can be asked to make a declaration if matters under the RMA are unclear.

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What issues can a declaration cover?

For information about what issues a declaration can cover click here

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How can you apply for a declaration?

For information about how you can apply for a declaration click here

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What costs are involved?

For information about the cost of applying for a declaration click here

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How is an application for a declaration processed?

For information about the application process click here

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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.

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Landmark Court decisions

For cases relating to declarations click here

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What are the relevant legal provisions

For legal provisions relating to declarations click here

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Where can you get further information?

For further information click here