(1) The Minister may, by writing under his or her hand, certify that, during a period or on a date specified in the certificate, any premises were, or were not, a hospital.
(1A) The Minister may, by writing under his or her hand, certify:
(a) that a document annexed to the certificate is a true copy of a determination or direction by the Minister under this Act or of any other document made or issued under this Act; or
(b) that:
(i) a document annexed to the certificate is a true copy of a determination or direction by the Minister under this Act or of any other document made or issued under this Act; and
(ii) the determination, direction or other document of which the annexed document is certified to be a true copy had effect during a period or on a date specified in the certificate.
(2) In proceedings under this Act or another Act or under regulations under this Act or another Act, a certificate purporting to have been given under this section:
(a) is prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the certificate; and
(b) shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to have been given by the person purporting to give the certificate.