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Stamp Duty Act 1978
5Imposition of duty
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5 Imposition of duty (1) Stamp duty is imposed, in accordance with this Act: (a) on dutiable instruments; and (b) in respect of dutiable transactions. (2) However, duty is not imposed on, or in respect of, an exempt instrument or transaction.