The defence of statutory authority applies only if a nuisance was the inevitable result of the defendant's performance of a statutorily authorized activity.

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The defence of statutory authority can only be used by the defendant if the nuisance was an inevitable result of their statutorily authorized activity. If the nuisance was avoidable or could have been prevented with reasonable care, the defence of statutory authority will not apply.

The Defence of Statutory Authority Applies Only If a Nuisance