Section 381 — Resource Management Act 1991: Existing notices deemed to be abatement notices

381 Existing notices deemed to be abatement notices (1) Subject to subsection (2) , every notice given under any of the following enactments that is in force (whether or not subject to any appeal) immediately before the date on which this Act commences shall be deemed to be an abatement notice served on a person under section 322 and the provisions of this Act (other than those giving rights of appeal) shall apply accordingly: (a) Sections 24D and 24G of the Water and Soil Conservation Act 1967 (which authorises restrictions on and cessation of the exercise of rights relating to water): (b) Section 35 of the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Amendment Act 1959 (which authorises requirements relating to soil conservation). (2) Any right of appeal against a notice of a kind referred to in subsection (1) that exists at the date of commencement of this Act shall continue after that date as if the enactment giving that right continued in force.