The Apple and Pear Research Council Order 1989

Interpretation

2.—(1) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires–

“the Act” means the Industrial Organisation and Development Act 1947;

“apples and pears” means apples and pears other than “cider apples” and “perry pears”;

“apple or pear tree” means any plant grown for the commercial production of apples and pears other than nursery stock;

“cider apples” and “perry pears” mean respectively apples and pears of the varieties specified in Schedule 1;

“the Council” means the Apple and Pear Research Council established under the provisions of this Order;

“grower” means a person who carries on business in the industry and occupies land in England and Wales of two hectares or more planted with 50 or more apple or pear trees;

“the industry” means the growing of apples and pears in England and Wales for sale or for processing into an apple or pear product with a view to its sale, by way of trade or business;

“the Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and

“sale” includes storage or preparation with a view to subsequent sale.

(2) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to a numbered article or Schedule is a reference to the article or Schedule so numbered in this Order.