47(1)The Authority shall be treated as a local authority for the purposes of sections 25 to 29 of the M1Highways Act 1980 (public path creation agreements); and sections 72(2) (widening of footpaths etc.) and [F1 118 to 121E ] (stopping up of footpaths etc.) [F2 , except sections 118B and 119B of that Act (stopping up and diversion for purposes of crime prevention, etc.), ] of that Act shall have effect in relation to the Authority as if it were a county council.E+W
(2)Without prejudice to the powers of any other body, the Authority shall have the power to maintain any public path within the Broads.
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F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 47 substituted (12.2.2003 for E.) by Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 25(a); S.I. 2003/272, art. 2(r)
F2Words in Sch. 3 para. 47 inserted (12.2.2003 for E.) by Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 25(b); S.I. 2003/272, art. 2(r)
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