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Interpretation Act 1978
20Construction of statutory instruments
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20 Construction of statutory instruments (1) Words, expressions and provisions in a statutory instrument have the same interpretation, application and effect as they have in the Act under which the instrument is made, granted or issued. (2) A reference in a statutory instrument to the Act is a reference to the Act under which the instrument is made, granted or issued.