# The Importation of Hay and Straw Order 1979, Article 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W+S

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;
“hay” means any grass, clover, lucerne or sainfoin which has been dried either naturally or artificially and includes any product which is obtained by so drying any grass, clover, lucerne or sainfoin;
“land” includes bringing into England through the tunnel system as defined in the Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (1987 c. 53), and “landed” and “landing” shall be construed accordingly;
“licence” means a licence issued under article 3(1) of this order;
“straw” means any green cereal which has been dried either naturally or artificially and includes any product (other than grain) which is obtained by so drying any green cereal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1979/1703/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/importation-of-hay-and-straw-order-1979/article-2
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