44How must the birth notice be given?

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44 How must the birth notice be given?

(1) The birth notice must be given—

(a) personally; or

(b) by post; or

(d) by electronic communication.

(2) The birth notice must be given within—

(a) 48 hours after the birth to which the notice relates; or

(b) if a longer period is prescribed in respect of a particular municipal district, that longer period.

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