Exemption from requirements of this Act
161 Exemption from requirements of this Act
The CEO may exempt a person from the requirements of any provision of this Act, on a case‑by‑case basis, if the CEO is satisfied that —
there are exceptional circumstances to justify the exemption; or
there is sufficient public interest to justify the exemption.
An exemption given under subsection (1) must —
be granted by written notice given to the person to whom it applies; and
specify the person to whom, and circumstances in which, it applies.
The CEO may amend or revoke an exemption under subsection (1) by written notice given to the person to whom the exemption applies.
The regulations may —
exempt a class of person from the requirements of any provision of this Act; and
specify circumstances in which, and conditions subject to which, such an exemption applies.
Regulations under subsection (4) can be made only on the recommendation of the Minister.
The Minister must not recommend the making of regulations exempting a class of person from any provision of this Act under subsection (4) unless the Minister is satisfied that —
there are exceptional circumstances to justify the exemption; or
there is sufficient public interest to justify the exemption.
Nothing in this section limits the Interpretation Act 1984 section 43(8)(d) or 50(2)(b).
[162. Has not come into operation.]
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