Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order–

• “authority” means an authority to issue plant passports conferred on a business, individual or other organisation under article 17 of the Order;

• “import licence” means a licence issued by the Secretary of State under article 30 of the Order;

• “the Order” means the Plant Health (Great Britain) Order 1993(^f1);

• “plant passport” has the meaning assigned by article 2(1) of the Order;

• “premises” includes any land or building used for the production or storage of plants, plant products or other objects.

Where a fee is prescribed in this Order in relation to an inspection for the purpose of the conferring of an authority to issue plant passports, the refusal to confer such an authority by reason of the results of the inspection being unsatisfactory shall not affect the amount of the fee otherwise payable.