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Control of Pollution Act 1974

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54Exclusion of certain liability in respect of discharges etc with consent

Any entry of matter into a stream or controlled waters which—

(a)is authorised by a consent given in pursuance of this Part of this Act and is in accordance with the conditions (if any) to which the consent is subject; or

(b)is a consequence of an act which is so authorised and in accordance with such conditions;

shall not constitute an offence under section 8 of the [1923 c. 16.] Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1923 or section 68 of the [1875 c. 55.] Public Health Act 1875.

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