Section 45 Interpretation of Part II.

In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “contravention” in relation to a provision of this Part of this Act or of any regulations made under it, includes a failure to comply with that provision;

• F1“district”, in relation to a local authority who are the council of a Welsh county or county borough, means that county or county borough;

• “horse” includes ass and mule;

• “knacker’s yard” means any building, premises or place used in connection with the business of killing animals whose flesh is not intended for sale for human consumption;

• “local authority” means the council F2 of a Welsh county or county borough orof a district or London borough or the Common Council of the City of London;

• “the Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

• “slaughterhouse” means any building, premises or place used in connection with the business of killing animals whose flesh is intended for sale for human consumption.