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Article 2 Interpretation

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In this order—

  • “the Act” means the Diseases of Animals Act 1950;

  • “appropriate Minister”, in the application of this order to England, means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in the application of this order to Scotland, means the Secretary of State for Scotland, and, in the application of this order to Wales, means the Secretary of State for Wales;

  • “disease” means any disease of birds;

  • “eggs” means eggs of poultry imported for incubation;

  • “licence” means a licence issued under article 4(1) of this order;

  • “poultry” means live birds of every species.