8 Interpretation of Parts I and II.S
In this Part and in Part II of this Act except where the context otherwise requires—
“chief constable” means, in relation to a licensing authority’s area, the chief constable for the area which includes the area of the licensing authority;
“fire authority” means, in relation to a licensing authority’s area, the authority discharging in that area the functions of fire authority under the Fire Services Acts 1947 to 1959;
“licence” means a licence granted under this Part and Part II of this Act, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;
“premises” includes land.