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Article 12 Interpretation of Part III

(1)

In this Part—

  • “final”, in relation to a determination, is to be construed in accordance with Article 15;

  • “general safety certificate” means such a safety certificate for a stand as is mentioned in Article 13(9)(a);

  • “regulated stand” has the meaning assigned to it by Article 13(4);

  • “special safety certificate” means such a safety certificate for a stand as is mentioned in Article 13(9)(b);

  • “stand” has the meaning given in paragraphs (2) and (3);

  • “safety certificate” means a certificate under this Part;

  • “spectator” means any person occupying accommodation provided in stands for spectators at a sports ground.

(2)

In this Part “stand”, in relation to a sports ground, means a permanent artificial structure which—

(a)

provides accommodation for spectators and is wholly or partly covered by a roof; or

(b)

provides seated accommodation for spectators.

(3)

For the purposes of paragraph (2) an artificial stand shall be taken to be permanent—

(a)

if it is in place for more than 28 days;

(b)

notwithstanding that it is demountable.