Retention of documents
39 Retention of documents
The Secretary may take, and retain for as long as is necessary, possession of a document produced under section 37.
The entity otherwise entitled to possession of the document is entitled to be supplied, as soon as practicable, with a copy certified by the Secretary to be a true copy.
The certified copy must be received in all courts and tribunals as evidence as if it were the original.
Until a certified copy is supplied, the Secretary must, at such times and places as the Secretary thinks appropriate, permit the entity otherwise entitled to possession of the document, or a person authorised by that entity, to inspect and make copies of the document.
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