(1)  A by-law may apply, adopt or incorporate any matter contained in any document, code, standard, rule, specification or method formulated, issued, prescribed or published by any authority or body –

(a) either wholly or partially; or

(b) with or without modifications; or

(c) either specifically or by reference.

(2)  If, after the application, adoption or incorporation, the document, code, standard, rule, specification or method is amended or rescinded or replaced, the by-law remains unaltered and its reference is not up-dated except by an amending by-law.

(3)  In any proceedings in relation to any by-law, any printed or mechanically or electronically copied book, booklet, pamphlet, sheet or card purporting to contain the code, standard, rule, specification or method referred to is presumed to be issued by the specified body or association.