Chapter XIV - Miscellaneous
Section 71
Section 71: application of other laws not barred
The LLP Act operates alongside other laws and does not displace their requirements.
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Statutory text
Bare law
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of any other law for the time being in force.
Key takeaways
Core rule
The LLP Act operates alongside other laws and does not displace their requirements.
Practical review
Identify all laws governing the activity
How the provision works
The LLP Act operates alongside other laws and does not displace their requirements.
Practical steps
Identify all laws governing the activity; map overlapping duties; comply with each applicable requirement.
Practical preparation
Check these statutory points against the record.
- Identify all laws governing the activity
- Map overlapping duties
- Comply with each applicable requirement.
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify all laws governing the activity
- Map overlapping duties
- Comply with each applicable requirement.
Avoid
- Do not apply this provision without checking its stated conditions and cross-references.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: application of other laws not barred
An LLP plans a regulated activity and assumes LLP registration alone is sufficient.
Step 1
Identify the activity-specific law
Step 2
Map required approvals
Step 3
Comply with both regimes.
Outcome
- LLP status does not remove an independently applicable legal duty.
Glossary
- other law
- A law in force alongside the LLP Act.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 71 provide?
The LLP Act operates alongside other laws and does not displace their requirements.
What should be checked?
Identify all laws governing the activity; map overlapping duties; comply with each applicable requirement.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026