37Furnishing information

#### 37 Furnishing information (1) A local registration authority of a State must furnish, as soon as reasonably practicable, any information reasonably required by a local registration authority of another State about a person substantively registered under a law of the first‑mentioned State. (2) The obligation imposed in accordance with this section does not apply unless the authority of the other State notifies the authority of the first‑mentioned State that the information is required in connection with: (a) a notice lodged in accordance with section 19 by the person seeking registration in the other State; or (b) the person’s interim deemed registration in the other State; or (c) actual or possible disciplinary action against the person. (3) The authority of the first‑mentioned State may provide the information, despite any requirements relating to secrecy, privacy or confidentiality. (4) Nothing in this section affects any obligation or power to provide information apart from this section.