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Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 05 Jul 2024

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This bill amends Part 2A of the Health Act 1956 by inserting a power for DHBs to make decisions and give directions about the fluoridation of drinking water supplies in their areas.
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Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
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Health
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Assented on 14 Nov 2021

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Act: Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 51
    Bill no: 208-2
    Introduction: 16 Nov 2016
    First reading agreed: 05 Dec 2016
    Referred to: Health
    Submissions due: 01 Feb 2017
    Select Committee Report(s): Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Bill (208-2) - 28 May 2017
    Second reading agreed: 08 Jun 2021
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 26 Oct 2021
    Third reading agreed: 08 Nov 2021
    Royal assent: 14 Nov 2021
    Act: Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act 2021

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