Updated to 18 February 2026
(Act No. 1 of 2026 and S.I. No. 54 of 2026)
All effects below are reflected in the most recent Revised Act.
Contents
Commencement
| Section |
Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
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Commencement Information |
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Whole Act |
1 July 1931 |
Commenced as per s. 12(2) |
Amendments and other effects
| How Affected | Affecting Provision |
|---|
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Appl. |
21/2010, ss. 2, 59 (2), (3) |
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27/1965, s.110 |
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Rstrct. |
21/2010, ss. 2, 59(1)(b), (2) |
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25/1952, s.29 (1) |
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Saved. |
25/1952, s.29 (2) |
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S.1 (1), constr. of ref. |
26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 7 (2) |
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S.1 (2) (3) rep. |
26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 7 (1), 32 (f) |
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S.1 (4) rep. |
3/2004, ss. 1 (2), 4, 5, sch. 2 |
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S.1 (4), applic. rstrct. |
36/1996, ss. 1 (6) (7), 7 (3) |
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S.2 am. |
36/1971, s.20 |
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S.2 (1B), applic. rstrct. |
31/2004, ss. 1 (2), 40 (1)-(10) |
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S. 2(2) amended |
48/2024, ss. 1(2), 71(a) |
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S. 2(3) amended |
48/2024, ss. 1(2), 71(b)(i), (ii) |
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S.3 (1) (b) (c) (2), non-applic. of, prosp. effect. |
26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 27 (2) |
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S.5, constr. of ref. |
26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 7 (2) |
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S.9 rep. |
26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 32 (f) |
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Sch. rep. |
3/2004, ss. 1 (2), 4, 5, sch. 2 |
SIs made under the Act
| Section | SIs made under the Act |
|---|
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Sch. paras. (1), (5) |
Legitimacy Act (Alteration of Registration Fee) Regulations 1954 (S.I. No. 224 of 1954) |
