### sch-sec.14 Meaning of ‘may’ and ‘must’ In this Law, the word may , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power may be exercised or not exercised, at discretion. In this Law, the word must , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power is required to be exercised. This section has effect despite any rule of construction to the contrary. (sch-sec.14-ssec.1) In this Law, the word may , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power may be exercised or not exercised, at discretion. (sch-sec.14-ssec.2) In this Law, the word must , or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power is required to be exercised. (sch-sec.14-ssec.3) This section has effect despite any rule of construction to the contrary.

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Section sch-sec.14 - Heavy Vehicle National Law Act 2012 - Meaning of ‘may’ and ‘must’ — Zoe