# The Importation of Embryos, Ova and Semen Order 1980, Article 3: Interpretation


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;
“embryos” means the embryos of any mammal, except man;
“licence” means a licence issued under article 4(1) of this order;
“ova” means the ova of any mammal, except man;
“semen” means the semen of any mammal, except man, or of poultry.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1980/12/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/importation-of-embryos-ova-and-semen-order-1980/article-3
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