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Health Act 1956

Miscellaneous provisions

138: Other Acts not affected

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"This law doesn't change other laws unless it says so."

This Act does not change other laws unless it specifically says so. You can still follow the rules of other laws that are not mentioned in this Act. Nothing in this Act limits or affects other laws unless it clearly states that it does.

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Part 7Miscellaneous provisions

138Other Acts not affected

  1. Except so far as may be expressly provided in this Act, nothing in this Act shall be so construed as to limit or affect in any way the provisions of any other Act.