Definitions
Section 4 – Giving of notices under s.3
46.This section sets out the procedure for the giving of notices under section 3.
Subsection (1)
47.Subsection (1)sets out that, other than in the cases dealt with by subsections (2) to (4) of section 4, a notice may be given to a person only by delivering it to him in person, or by sending it, by means of recorded delivery, to him at his last known address.
Subsections (2) to (4)
48.Subsection (2) sets out the manner of giving a notice to a body corporate. Subsection (3) sets out the manner of giving a notice to a firm. Subsection (4) sets out the manner of giving a notice to an unincorporated body or association.
Subsection (7)
49.Subsection (7) sets out that the time that a notice is given will be taken as the time of delivery of that notice, if given in person, or the time recorded as the time of delivery, if sent by post. This provides the time that is relevant for the purposes of section 3(2)(b).