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73: Withdrawal of proposed national instrument

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The Minister can withdraw a proposed national instrument, or part of it, at any time before it is approved under section 74. You will see the Minister give public notice if they withdraw a proposed national instrument. The Minister must also include reasons for the withdrawal in the public notice.

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National instruments: National instruments

73Withdrawal of proposed national instrument

The Minister may withdraw all or part of a proposed national instrument at any time before it is approved under section 74.
The Minister must give public notice of the withdrawal and include reasons for the withdrawal.