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Section 2 Interpretation

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

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;

  • “amalgamation” means an amalgamation under section 85 of the 1992 Act or under section 82 of the 1974 Act;

  • “the central office” has the meaning given in section 119 of the 1992 Act;

  • “the Chief Registrar” means the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies;

  • “the Commission” means the Friendly Societies Commission;

  • “conversion” means a conversion under section 91 of the 1992 Act or under section 84 of the 1974 Act;

  • “society” means a society registered under the 1974 Act or a 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.