sec.32CAMeaning of may and must etc.

### sec.32CA Meaning of may and must etc. In an Act, the word may , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power may be exercised or not exercised, at discretion. In an Act, the word must , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power is required to be exercised. To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section applies to an Act passed after 1 January 1992 despite any presumption or rule of interpretation. s 32CA ins 1991 No. 97 s 3 sch 1 amd 1994 No. 87 s 3 sch 1 (sec.32CA-ssec.1) In an Act, the word may , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power may be exercised or not exercised, at discretion. (sec.32CA-ssec.2) In an Act, the word must , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power is required to be exercised. (sec.32CA-ssec.3) To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section applies to an Act passed after 1 January 1992 despite any presumption or rule of interpretation.