New Zealand Legislation: Acts

237 When paper instrument is in acceptable form

• (1) A paper instrument is in an acceptable form if—

  • (a) it contains the information required by this Act; and

  • (b) it meets the requirements for the physical properties of paper instruments that are prescribed by regulations made under this Act.

  (2) A paper instrument must be regarded as containing the information required by this Act if—

  • (a) either—

    • (i) it is in a form prescribed by regulations made under this Act; or

    • (ii) it is in a form specified by the Registrar prior to its lodgement; and

  • (b) it is properly completed.

  (3) However, a paper instrument must be regarded as being in an acceptable form if it does not comply with subsections (1) and (2), but the non-compliance relates to a minor matter that, in the opinion of the Registrar, will not affect the operation or effect of the instrument once it is registered.

  Sections 237 and 238 were substituted, as from 26 August 2002, by section 62 Land Transfer (Computer Registers and Electronic Lodgement) Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 11). See clause 2 Land Transfer (Computer Registers And Electronic Lodgement) Amendment Act Commencement Order 2002 (SR 2002/216).