Part 7Security of Pathogens and Toxins
74C1 Interpretation of Part 7
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In this Part—
“act of terrorism” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11);
“chief officer of police” means—
- 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
- aa
F1in relation to any premises in Scotland, the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland; and
- b
in relation to any premises in Northern Ireland, the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland;
- a
“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.
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In this Part references to measures taken to ensure the security of any dangerous substance are to be construed in accordance with section 60.