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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

F1

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)