Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

92 Interpretation of Part IV and supplementary provision

(1) In this Part, unless a contrary intention appears—

• “the 1949 Act” means the National Parks and Access to the [1949 c. 97.] Countryside Act 1949;

• “the Agency” means the Countryside Agency;

• “area of outstanding natural beauty” has the meaning given by section 82(3);

• “conservation board” has the meaning given by section 86(1);

• “the Council” means the Countryside Council for Wales;

• “liability”, in relation to the transfer of liabilities from one person to another, does not include criminal liability;

• “local authority” means a principal council within the meaning of the [1972 c. 70.] Local Government Act 1972;

• “principal area” has the same meaning as in the [1972 c. 70.] Local Government Act 1972.

(2) Any reference in this Part to the conservation of the natural beauty of an area includes a reference to the conservation of its flora, fauna and geological and physiographical features.

(3) This Part does not apply in relation to any of the lands mentioned in section 112(1) of the 1949 Act (Epping Forest and Burnham Beeches).