90 Interpretation of Part II
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90  Interpretation of Part II

(1)     In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them, that is to say—

“cesspool” includes a settlement tank or other tank for the reception or disposal of foul matter from buildings;

“closet” includes privy;

“earthcloset” means a closet having a moveable receptacle for the reception of faecal matter and its deodorisation by the use of earth, ashes or chemicals, or by other methods;

“joint sewerage board” includes any authority or committee constituted for the purpose of

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