Minister may approve standards
138 Minister may approve standards
(1) The responsible service for a standard must submit the standard to the Minister for approval.
(2) The Minister may, by Gazette notice, approve the standard if the Minister is satisfied:
(a) the responsible service has complied with section 137C in the preparation of the standard; and
the standard is consistent with the objects of this Act.
The Gazette notice must include:
the standard name and a short description of its contents; and
a statement about how to obtain a copy of the standard.
The standard takes effect on:
the date the notice is published in the Gazette; or
if the notice specifies a later date – that date.
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