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[F1(1)]The duty imposed by section 37(3), 38(3) or (4) [F2, 39(4) or (5), 39A(3), 39C(3) or 39D(2)] [F2or 39(4) or (5)] F3 does not apply where there is—
(a)a person nominated by P (in whatever manner) as a person to be consulted on matters to which that duty relates,
(b)a donee of a lasting power of attorney created by P who is authorised to make decisions in relation to those matters, or
(c)a deputy appointed by the court for P with power to make decisions in relation to those matters.
(2)[F4A person appointed under Part 10 of Schedule A1 to be P's representative is not, by virtue of that appointment, a person nominated by P as a person to be consulted in matters to which a duty mentioned in subsection (1) relates.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 40 renumbered as s. 40(1) (1.4.2009) by virtue of The Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50, 56, Sch. 9 para. 7(2); S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(e) (with art. 3)
F2Words in s. 40(1) substituted (16.5.2019 for specified purposes) by Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18), s. 6(3), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)
F3Words in s. 40(1) substituted (1.4.2009) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 50, 56, Sch. 9 para. 7(3); S.I. 2009/139, art. 2(e) (with art. 3)
F4S. 40(2) omitted (16.5.2019 for specified purposes) by virtue of Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 (c. 18), s. 6(3), Sch. 2 para. 8(b)
Commencement Information
I1S. 40 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; s. 40 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 68(1)-(3); s. 40 in force for E. at 1.11.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.4.2007 by S.I. 2006/2814, art. 5; s. 40 in force at 1.10.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/856, art. 5
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