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Gas Act 1986

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66General interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • " the [1972 c. 60.] 1972 Act " means the Gas Act 1972 ;

  • " the appointed day " has the meaning given by section 3 above;

  • " contravention ", in relation to any direction, condition, requirement, regulation or order, includes any failure to comply with it and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

  • " the Corporation " means the British Gas Corporation ;

  • " the Director " means the Director General of Gas Supply ;

  • "modifications" includes additions, alterations and omissions and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

  • " subordinate legislation " has the same meaning as in the [1978 c. 30.] Interpretation Act 1978;

  • " the successor company " has the meaning given by section 49(1) above;

  • " the transfer date " has the meaning given by section 49(1) above;

  • " the transitional period " has the meaning given by section 57(1) above.

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