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Regulation 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “the Act” means the Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981;

  • “Collector” means the Collector of Customs and Excise, Manchester or such other officer as the Commissioners may direct;

  • “combined bingo” means bingo played at one place linked with bingo played at another place, as described in section 19(1) of the Act;

  • “duty” means bingo duty chargeable under section 17 of the Act;

  • “month” means a period ending on the last Sunday of each calendar month or such other period as the Commissioners direct;

  • “officer” means the proper officer of Customs and Excise;

  • “premises” includes any place whatsoever and any means of transport.

(2)

In these Regulations any reference to a form prescribed in the Schedule to these Regulations includes a reference to a form to the like effect which has been approved by the Commissioners.