Commencement of Chapter 253

In exercise of the powers vested in me by section 73 of the Patents Act and all other powers thereunto me enabling, I, GODFREY SMITH, Minister responsible for Patents, do hereby appoint the 5th day of January, 2001, as the day on which the said Act shall come into force. MADE this 4th day of January, 2001. (GODFREY SMITH) Minister responsible for Patents __________