Contravention of Chapter does not generally affect validity of transactions etc.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), a failure to comply with any requirement of this Chapter (including requirements in regulations made for the purposes of this Chapter) does not affect the validity or enforceability of any transaction, contract or other arrangement. (2) Subsection (1) has effect subject to any express provision to the contrary in: (a) this Chapter; or (b) regulations made for the purposes of another provision of this Chapter; or (c) regulations referred to in subsection (3). (3) Regulations made for the purposes of this subsection may provide that a failure to comply with a specified requirement referred to in subsection (1) has a specified effect on the validity or enforceability of a transaction, contract or arrangement.
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