# Local Government (Development and Finance) (Scotland) Act 1964, Section 16: Interpretation.

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(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 council 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/67/section/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-development-and-finance-scotland-act-1964/section-16
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