# The Friendly Societies (General Charge and Fees) Regulations 2001, 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;
“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 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/816/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/friendly-societies-general-charge-and-fees-regulations-2001/regulation-2
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