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 ending with 31st March;

• “the central office” means the central office as defined in section 119 of the 1992 Act;

• “collecting society” means a collecting society as defined in section 1(1A) of the Industrial Assurance Act 1923^f1;

• “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.