Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations–

• “charges scheme” means a charges scheme made under section 31 of the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 for the period beginning 1st April 2004;

• “council tax” has the same meaning as in Part II of the Local Government Finance Act 1992^f1;

• “council tax benefit” has the same meaning as in Part VII of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992^f2;

• “dwelling” has the same meaning as in Part II of the Local Government Finance Act 1992;

• “Scottish Water” means the body corporate established by section 20(1) of the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002;

• “sewerage charges” means charges payable under a charges scheme in respect of the provision of sewerage services to a dwelling in the relevant year;

• “the relevant year” means the period of 12 months beginning on 1st April 2004;

• “water charges” means charges payable under a charges scheme in respect of the provision of water supply services to a dwelling in the relevant year.