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Constitution Act 1902
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5C Words of enactment
> > (1) Where a Bill is presented to the Governor for the signification of His Majesty’s pleasure in accordance with section 5A, the words of enactment shall be as follows—
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> > > BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales in Parliament assembled, in accordance with the provisions of section 5A of the [Constitution Act 1902](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1902-032), as amended by subsequent Acts, and by the authority of the same, as follows—
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> > Any alteration of a Bill necessary to give effect to this subsection shall not be deemed to be an amendment of the Bill.
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> > (2) Where a Bill is presented to the Governor for the signification of His Majesty’s pleasure in accordance with section 5B, the words of enactment shall be as follows—
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> > > BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales in Parliament assembled, with the approval of the electors, in accordance with the provisions of section 5B of the [Constitution Act 1902](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1902-032), as amended by subsequent Acts, and by the authority of the same, as follows—
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> > Any alteration of a Bill necessary to give effect to this subsection shall not be deemed to be an amendment of the Bill.
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> **s 5C:** Ins 1933 No 2, sec 5 (2).