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Children, Young Persons and Their Families (Transitional and Savings Provisions) Act 1998
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Children, Young Persons and Their Families (Transitional and Savings Provisions) Act 1998
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(1) If a person is liable under section 51 of the repealed Act to make contribution towards the maintenance of a child for any period occurring before the commencement day, that person continues to be so liable in respect of that period.
(2) Under section 74(1) of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 , the Secretary may apply for, and the Magistrates Court (Youth Justice Division) may make, a contribution order in respect of a liability referred to in subsection (1) .
(3) An application made by the Director under section 52 of the repealed Act but not finally determined before the commencement day is taken to have been made by the Secretary under section 74(1) of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 .
(4) An order under section 52 of the repealed Act in force immediately before the commencement day is taken to be an order under section 74(1) of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 .