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Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Preliminary matters

5A: Status of examples

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"Examples in the law are just guides, they don't change what the law means."

When you read the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, you might see examples that help explain how a law works. These examples do not limit what the law means. They may also help you understand that the law can apply to more situations than you might think. You can find more information about how this part of the law was added by looking at the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2015 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Act 2015.

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Part 1Preliminary matters

5AStatus of examples

  1. An example provided in this Act of the operation of a provision of an enactment—

  2. does not limit the provision; and
    1. may extend the operation of the provision.

      Notes
      • Section 5A: inserted, on , by section 7 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2015 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Act 2015 (2015 No 69).