Interpretation and General Clauses Act · s 10A

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s 10AInterpretation of section 10

(1)

A reference in section 10 to the repeal of a written law in whole or in part includes a reference to —

(a)

a repeal effected by implication;

(b)

the abrogation or limitation of the effect of the written law or part; and

(c)

the exclusion of the application of the written law or part to any person, subject matter or circumstance.

(2)

Where a written law expires, lapses or otherwise ceases to have effect, section 10 applies as if the written law had been repealed by another written law.

(3)

A reference in section 10 to a part of a written law includes a reference to any provision of, or words, figures, drawings or symbols in, the written law.