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CurrentMeaning of may and must etc
Schedule 4Miscellaneous provisions relating to interpretation
Part 3Terms and references
14 Meaning of may and must etc
(1)
In this Law, the word “may”, or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power may be exercised or not exercised, at discretion.
(2)
In this Law, the word “must”, or a similar word or expression, used in relation to a power indicates that the power is required to be exercised.
(3)
This clause has effect despite any rule of construction to the contrary.
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