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Regulation 2 Interpretation

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(1)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply to the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies to the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

(2)

In these Regulations “appropriate authority” means—

(a)

in relation to a licensee, the Minister;

(b)

in relation to the Authority, the Minister of Technology;

(c)

in relation to a government department, the Minister in charge of that government department;

(d)

in relation to a relevant foreign operator, the government or other competent public authority of that operator's relevant territory.

(3)

Subject to paragraph (2) of this Regulation expressions used in these Regulations shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the same meanings as in the Act.