# Slaughterhouses Act 1974, Section 45: Interpretation of Part II.

Extent: E+W

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;
“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 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/3/section/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/slaughterhouses-act-1974/section-45
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