Part 7Security of Pathogens and Toxins

74C1 Interpretation of Part 7

1

In this Part—

  • act of terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11);

  • chief officer of police” means—

    1. a

      in relation to any premises in F2England and Wales , the chief officer of police for the area in which the premises are situated; and

    2. aa

      F1in relation to any premises in Scotland, the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland; and

    3. b

      in relation to any premises in Northern Ireland, the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland;

  • dangerous substance” has the meaning given in section 58;

  • direction” means a direction in writing;

  • notice” means a notice in writing;

  • occupier” includes a partnership or unincorporated association and, in relation to premises that are unoccupied, means any person entitled to occupy the premises;

  • prescribed” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State; and

  • relevant premises” has the meaning given in section 60.

2

In this Part references to measures taken to ensure the security of any dangerous substance are to be construed in accordance with section 60.