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237D: Reviews of decisions of Registrars concerning fees
or “You can ask a judge to look again at decisions about fees if you disagree with them”
You could also call this:

“This law always applies, even if people try to make agreements that say it doesn't.”

The law says that the rules in this Act always apply, even if you have a contract or agreement that says something different. This means that you can’t make a deal with someone to ignore or change the rules in this Act. The Act’s rules are stronger than any other agreement you might make.

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Part 11 General provisions
Miscellaneous provisions

238No contracting out

  1. The provisions of this Act have effect despite any provision to the contrary in any contract or agreement.

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  • 1991 No 22 s 147