8When notice takes effect and duration of notice

8 When notice takes effect and duration of notice

(1)  A notice under this Act only takes effect from the day on which notice of the making of the notice is published in the Gazette or, if a later day is specified in the notice, from that later day.

(2)  A notice under this Act, other than a notice revoking or amending another notice under this Act, only remains in effect, unless it is sooner revoked or subsection (3) applies, for –

(a) 12 months from the day on which the notice takes effect; or

(b) if a shorter period is specified in the notice, that shorter period from the day on which the notice takes effect.

(3)  A notice under this Act is taken to be revoked 60 days after the emergency cessation day.