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2017, c.18 - Local Governance Act

Section 177
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Immunity for liability in nuisance
177A local government shall not be liable in an action in nuisance, if the damage is the result of
(a) water overflowing from a water or wastewater system, drain, ditch or watercourse due to excessive snow, ice, mud or rain, or
(b) the construction, operation or maintenance of a system or facility for the distribution of water or for the collection, conveyance, treatment or disposal of wastewater, storm water or both.
Immunity for liability in nuisance
177A local government shall not be liable in an action in nuisance, if the damage is the result of
(a) water overflowing from a water or wastewater system, drain, ditch or watercourse due to excessive snow, ice, mud or rain, or
(b) the construction, operation or maintenance of a system or facility for the distribution of water or for the collection, conveyance, treatment or disposal of wastewater, storm water or both.