Legislation Act 2019

Interpretation and application of legislation - Exercise of powers in legislation generally

51: Exercise or performance of powers, functions, and duties more than once

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"You can use a power or do a task given by a law more than once when needed."

When you are given a power by a law, you can use it many times. You can exercise this power from time to time as needed. This means you do not just use it once and then never again.

If a law gives you a duty or a function to do, you can do it many times too. You can perform this duty or function from time to time as required. This is similar to exercising a power, and it can happen more than once, as stated in the Legislation Act, which you can find more information about by visiting the New Zealand legislation website.

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Part 2Interpretation and application of legislation
Exercise of powers in legislation generally

51Exercise or performance of powers, functions, and duties more than once

  1. A power conferred by legislation may be exercised from time to time.

  2. A duty or function imposed by legislation may be performed from time to time.

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