1986, 373 Definitions (1) In this Part— means the Mental Health Act 1986; 1986 Act means the Mental Health Act 2014. 2014 Act (2) A word or expression that is defined in the 1986 Act and is used in this Part in relation to the 1986 Act has the same meaning as is given in the 1986 Act. 374 Mental Health Act 1986 repealed (1) The Mental Health Act 1986 is repealed. (2) Except as is expressly or by necessary implication provided in the 2014 Act, all persons, things and circumstances appointed or created by or under the 1986 Act or existing or continuing under the 1986 Act immediately before 1 July 2014 continue under and subject to the 2014 Act to have the same status, operation and effect as they would have had if the 1986 Act had not been repealed. (3) On and after 1 July 2014, any reference in any Act (other than the 2014 Act or regulation under the 2014 Act), regulation, subordinate instrument or other document whatsoever to the 1986 Act is to be construed as a reference to the 2014 Act, unless the contrary intention appears. (4) Nothing in this section limits or otherwise affects the operation of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984.
1986, 373 Definitions (1) In this Part— 1986 Act means the Mental Health Act 1986; 2014 Act means the Mental Health Act 2014. (2) A word or expression that is defined in the 1986 Act and is used in this Part in relation to the 1986 Act has the same meaning as is given in the 1986 Act. 374 Mental Health Act 1986 repealed (1) The Mental Health Act 1986 is repealed. (2) Except as is expressly or by necessary implication provided in the 2014 Act, all persons, things and circumstances appointed or created by or under the 1986 Act or existing or continuing under the 1986 Act immediately before 1 July 2014 continue under and subject to the 2014 Act to have the same status, operation and effect as they would have had if the 1986 Act had not been repealed. (3) On and after 1 July 2014, any reference in any Act (other than the 2014 Act or regulation under the 2014 Act), regulation, subordinate instrument or other document whatsoever to the 1986 Act is to be construed as a reference to the 2014 Act, unless the contrary intention appears. (4) Nothing in this section limits or otherwise affects the operation of the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984.
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