SCHEDULE 1AMENDMENTS

Bills of Exchange Act 18824

1

The Bills of Exchange Act 18827 is amended as follows.

2

In section 2 (interpretation of terms) at the appropriate place is inserted—

  • “postal operator” has the meaning given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000.

3

In section 41(1)(e) (rules as to presentment for acceptance etc.) for the words “the post office” are substituted the words “a postal operator”.

4

In section 45(8) (rules as to presentment for payment) for the words “the post office” are substituted the words “a postal operator”.

5

In section 49(15) (rules as to notice of dishonour) for the words “post office” are substituted the words “postal operator concerned”.

6

In section 51(6)(a) (protest of bill) for the words “the post office” are substituted the words “a postal operator”.