41 Interpretation

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(1)     In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

[“the Agency†means the Environment Agency;]

[“the appropriate agency†means—

(a)     the Agency, except in relation to Wales (within the meaning of the Government of Wales Act 2006); and

(b)     the Natural Resources Body for Wales, in relation to Wales (within that meaning);]

[“the appropriate national authority†means—

(a)     the Secretary of State, except in relation to Wales (within the meaning of the Government of Wales Act 2006);

(b)     in relation to Wales (within that meaning), the Welsh Ministers;]

[“areaâ€, in relation to the appropriate agency, means the area in relation to which it carries out its functions relating to fisheries by virtue of—

(a)     section 6(7) of the Environment Act 1995, in the case of the Agency;

(b)     section 6(7A) of that Act, in the case of the Natural Resources Body for Wales;]

“authorised officer†means—

(a)     any officer of [the appropriate agency] . . . ;

(b)     any officer of a market authority acting within the area of the jurisdiction of that authority;

(c)     any officer appointed by the Minister;

(d)     any officer appointed in writing by the Fishmongers Company, or

(e)     any police officer;

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