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Interpretation Act 1978
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73 Subordinate legislation (1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement of this section, a reference in an Act to regulations is construed as a reference to rules or by-laws because of the definition of regulations in section 18 as in force immediately before the commencement. (2) Despite the repeal of the definition, the reference is taken to include a reference to rules or by-laws if the context permits or requires.