# The Water Abstraction and Impounding (Exemptions) Regulations 2017, Regulation 11: Construction or alteration of impounding works by internal drainage boards


The restriction on impounding works does not apply to the construction or alteration of impounding works within the district of an internal drainage board if—
(a) the works are constructed or altered by, or on behalf of, that board in connection with its functions, and
(b) construction or alteration is commenced after the coming into force of these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1044/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-abstraction-and-impounding-exemptions-regulations-2017/regulation-11
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