Short Title and Commencement
Section 126(2) provides that the Act came into force at the end of the period of three months that began on the date on which it was passed. The word "months" means calendar months. The day (that is to say, 8 November 2006) on which the Act was passed (that is to say, received royal assent) is included in the period of three months. This means that the Act came into force on 8 February 2007.
Read more about this topic: Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006, Section 126
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