8References to time etc.

8 References to time etc.

(1) Subsection (2) applies if: (a) a legal instrument includes an expression of time; or (b) the doing or refraining from doing anything at, before or after a certain time has an effect in law. (2) Unless there is a contrary intention, the time must be determined using: (a) standard time; or (b) for a time within a daylight saving period—daylight saving time. (3) However, paragraph (2)(b) does not affect: (a) the use of standard time for the purposes of astronomy, meteorology or navigation; or (b) the meaning of a reference in a document to a time in connection with any of those purposes. (4) Subsection (2) applies in relation to a legal instrument even if the instrument was made before the commencement of this section.