HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT 1991 - SECT 31

HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT 1991 - SECT 31

31 .         Directions, generally

        (1)         The CEO may from time to time give directions, or directions varying or revoking such directions, in relation to any matter for which —

            (a)         directions are expressly authorised to be given under this Act; or

            (b)         a provision of the Code has been, or could be, made,

                giving due regard to the principles set out in the Act.

        (2)         Where in relation to any matter a relevant regulation or Rule applies or any direction is inconsistent with any other provision of the Code which has been specifically applied, the regulation, Rule or other provision of the Code prevails.

        (3)         Directions may be given to any person to whom a licence applies, and a person to whom any requirement contained in directions is applicable shall comply with the requirement.

        (4)         Anything done by a person pursuant to directions is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as done pursuant to a licence.

        [Section 31 amended: No. 28 of 2006 s. 270(1).]