New Zealand Legislation: Acts

23 When electronic instruments are in order for registration

• (1) An electronic instrument is in order for registration if—

  • (a) the instrument has been prepared in an electronic workspace facility approved by the Registrar; and

  • (b) the instrument is in an acceptable form; and

  • (c) the instrument contains or is associated with a certification under section 164A of the principal Act; and

  • (d) in respect of any matter not provided for in this Act, the instrument is in order for registration under the principal Act.

  (2) If an electronic instrument is not in order for registration,—

  • (a) the Registrar must notify the person who submitted the instrument, and that notification constitutes an effective return of the instrument under section 43(1)(a) of the principal Act; and

  • (b) section 43 of the principal Act applies with any necessary modifications.