Plain language law

New Zealand law explained for everyone

Plain Language Act 2022

2: Commencement

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“When this law starts being used”

This law will start working six months after the King or Queen of New Zealand approves it. This approval is called Royal assent. So, you need to wait half a year after the Royal assent before this law becomes active and people need to follow it.

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2Commencement

  1. This Act comes into force 6 months after Royal assent.