Interpretation Act 1978
42How power may be exercised
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42 How power may be exercised (1) A power under an Act to make, grant or issue a statutory instrument may be exercised: (a) in whole or in part; (b) so that it is subject to any conditions, limitations or qualifications specified in the instrument; (c) to make different provision in relation to different matters or classes of matters; or (d) to apply differently by reference to exceptions or factors specified in the instrument. (2) The power is not limited to making provision in relation to a particular matter or a particular aspect of a matter merely because the Act makes provision in relation to another matter or another aspect of the matter.
Interpretation Act 1978 30 (4) This section applies in relation to a power whether exercised before or after the commencement of this section.