Section 24

Subject to the provisions of subsections (3) and (4), the provisions of section 26 shall apply to certified copies or extracts of entries registered under the provisions of this section.

Every certified copy or extract of such an entry shall be in a form readily distinguishable from all other certified copies or extracts, and shall have printed on it conspicuously the words “LATE

REGISTRATION”, and no copy or extract so marked shall be deemed to be proof of the dates and facts set forth in such copy or extract without other or further evidence thereof.

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The fact that any birth, still-birth or death has been recorded or permitted to be recorded under subsection (1) shall not affect the liability of any person to punishment under section 19.

Correction of errors, and alteration in records and registers