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Part 1 — Preliminary 1. Short title 2 2. Commencement 2 3. Objects and principles 2 4. Terms used 5 5. Crown bound 14 Part 2 — Administration Division 1 — Chief Health Officer Subdivision 1 — Functions of Chief Health Officer 6. Functions of Chief Health Officer 15 9. Chief Health Officer may delegate 15 10. Power to delegate under *Health Legislation Administration Act 1984* section 9 excluded 16

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