189 General interpretation
Water Act 1989 (1989 c 15) | Legislation

189  General interpretation

(1)     In this Act, except in so far as the context otherwise requires—

“the 1945 Act” means the Water Act 1945;

“the 1973 Act” means the Water Act 1973;

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“the Authority” means the National Rivers Authority;

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“contravention” includes a failure to comply, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

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“the Director” means the Director General of Water Services;

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(a)     in relation to land or any interest or right in or over land, includes the creation of such an interest or right and a disposal effected by means of the surrender or other termination of any such interest or right; and

(b)     in relation to sewage, includes treatment;

and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

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“enactment” includes an enactment contained in this Act or in any Act passed

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