Article 2 Interpretation
(1)
In this Order–
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“the Act” means the Water Act 1989;
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“relevant instrument” means any other order or any regulations or scheme made (whether before or after this Order) under the Act which amends any local statutory provision and which comes into force on or before the transfer date or, where the instrument is made after that date, contains any provision which is treated as if it came into force on that date.
(2)
The provisions of this Order are subject to any contrary provision made by any relevant instrument.