(1) This Act (except
section 28(3) and(5)) does not affect the operation of a limitation
provision in another written law, or anything done under such a provision.
(2) In
subsection (1) —
“limitation provision”
includes —
(a) a
provision that establishes, modifies, or extinguishes a cause of action or a
defence to a cause of action;
(b) a
provision prescribing the time within which an action can be commenced
(including a law providing for the extension or shortening of that time);
(c) a
provision in respect of the limitation or exclusion of liability or the
barring of a right of action if an action is not commenced within a particular
time limit.