Section 16 Interpretation.
Scotland
(1)
In this Act, except where the context otherwise requires—
“erect” includes extend, alter and re-erect, and “erection” shall be construed accordingly;
“land” includes any structure or erection thereon, land covered with water and any interest or right in or over land;
“local authority” means a F1council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.
(2)
Any reference in this Act to any enactment shall be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended or extended by or under any other enactment.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in definition of “local authority” in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.1996) by virtue of 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 65; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)