# The Friendly Societies (General Charge and Fees) Regulations 1993, Regulation 2: Interpretation


In these Regulations:
“the 1974 Act” means the Friendly Societies Act 1974;
“the 1992 Act” means the Friendly Societies Act 1992;
“accounting year” means the period of 12 months beginning with 1st April;
“the central office” means the central office as defined in section 119 of the 1992 Act;
“operative date” means 1st April;
“relevant year” means the period of 12 months ending with 31st December of a year preceding the year in which the accounting year begins;
“society” means a society registered under the 1974 Act or a friendly society incorporated under the 1992 Act; and
“transfer of engagements” means a transfer of engagements under section 86 of the 1992 Act or under section 82 of the 1974 Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/547/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/friendly-societies-general-charge-and-fees-regulations-1993/regulation-2
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