36Expiry and effect of petitions

#### 36 Expiry and effect of petitions 36 Expiry and effect of petitions > > (1) A petition presented to the Minister for the purposes of this Part shall be deemed not to have been presented if no action has been taken pursuant to its presentation within 12 months after the date it was presented. > > > (2) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as requiring a direction to be given for a poll to be taken in consequence of the presentation of a petition to the Minister for the purposes of this Part.