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Article 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In this Order—

  • “appointed officer” means a person appointed by a Council in accordance with Article 4(1) of this Order;

  • “Council” means a local authority to which this Order applies;

  • “premises” includes land;

  • “the disease” means the disease in willows caused by the bacterium Erwinia salicis (Day) Chester, and commonly known as “watermark disease”;

  • “willows” means willow trees or shrubs, or stools or setts of willow tress or shrubs, together with any coppice growth arising therefrom, and, except where the context otherwise requires, including willows (or any part thereof) which have been felled.

(2)

The Interpretation Act 1889 applies for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament, and as if this Order and the Orders hereby revoked were Acts of Parliament.