Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006

39InterpretationU.K.

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In this Part—

  • “the joint committee” means the Joint Nature Conservation Committee;

  • “Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26);

  • “nature conservation” means the conservation of flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features;

  • “the relevant Northern Ireland department” means the Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland;

  • “research” includes inquiries and investigations.

Commencement Information

I1S. 39 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)