# Mental Capacity Act 2005, Paragraph 28


(1) An authorisation has effect from the time at which the responsible body gives the authorisation, unless at that time the responsible body specifies a later time.
(2) The time specified must not be later than the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the responsible body gives the authorisation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/AA1/paragraph/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/mental-capacity-act-2005/schedule-AA1/paragraph-28
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