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Paragraph 2 Citation, commencement and interpretation

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(1)

In these Rules, unless otherwise specifically provided, any reference to a numbered Rule shall be to the Rule so numbered in these Rules.

(2)

In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:—

  • “the Act” means the Opticians Act 1958;

  • “approved qualification” means a qualification specified in Appendix A to these Rules;

  • “certification” has the meaning assigned to it by Rule 5(1);

  • “the Council” means the General Optical Council established under the Act;

  • “fitting” means the supply and fitting of contact lenses and also the subsequent provision of clinical management and adjustment of the fitting of such lenses for a period of six months from their first supply to the person fitted; and

  • “fit” and

  • “fitted” shall be construed accordingly;

  • “provisional certification” has the meaning assigned to it by Rule 6(1);

  • “the Registrar” means the Registrar of the Council.