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Regulation 2 Interpretation and extent

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(1)

In these Regulations:—

  • “the Directive” means Council Directive No. 76/765/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to alcoholometers and alcohol hydrometers;

  • “inspector” means a person authorised in writing by the Secretary of State to be an inspector for the purposes of these Regulations;

  • “manufacturer”, where more than one person is responsible for the manufacture of an instrument, means the person responsible for the final stage of manufacture.

(2)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

(3)

These Regulations shall extend to Northern Ireland.