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Regulation 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

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(1)

These Regulations may be cited as the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999 and shall come into force on 1st November 1999.

(2)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “the Act” means the National Health Service Act 1977; and

  • “surcharge” has the meaning given in regulation 4.