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22 People responsible for certain actions etc For this Act— (a) a thing done for a composite entity is taken to have been done by the entity; and (b) a thing done in relation to a principal or employee of a composite entity is taken to have been done in relation to the entity. Note Composite entity and principal—see s 100.

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