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(2) Without limiting subsection (1), regulations may be made for or with respect to—

(a) the procedure and practice for a proceeding before an assessor;
(b) the forms to be used and the information or documents to be furnished;
(c) the manner in which the Registrar or an assessor is to exercise his or her functions or perform his or her duties;
(d) the manner of service of any document and when it is deemed served;
(e) the extension by the Registrar or an assessor of any time within which any document is to be filed or furnished; and
(f) any saving and transitional provisions that may be necessary or expedient for the purposes of the regulations mentioned in section 5(4) or any variation or expiry of the prescribed period or the expiry of this Part.

PART 3
TEMPORARY RELIEF FOR FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED INDIVIDUALS, FIRMS AND OTHER BUSINESSES

Division 1—Modifications relating to individuals and firms in financial distress

Modifications to Bankruptcy Act

20.—(1) During the prescribed period, the Bankruptcy Act applies as if—

(a) the reference in section 56B(2)(a) of that Act to “$100,000" were a reference to "$250,000";
(b) the reference in section 56L(a) of that Act to "$100,000." were a reference to "$250,000";
(c) the reference in section 56L(b) of that Act to "$50,000" were a reference to "$125,000";