Which of the following correctly states the legal effect of Section 17 of the National Security Act,…
Section 17(1) NSA preserves qualifying State-law detention orders as if the NSA had not been enacted. Section 17(2) permits a fresh section 3 order against the person after…
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Which of the following correctly states the legal effect of Section 17 of the National Security Act, 1980?
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Correct answer C
Section 17(1) NSA preserves qualifying State-law detention orders as if the NSA had not been enacted. Section 17(2) permits a fresh section 3 order against the person after that saved State order ceases to have effect for any reason; it does not automatically convert, invalidate or revive the State order.