Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006

86 Interpretation E+W

(1) In sections 81 to 85 “agreement” means an agreement under section 78 or 79.

(2) In this Chapter “DEFRA function” means a function which at the material time falls to be performed by or through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

(3) A certificate issued by the Secretary of State that a function falls to be performed as mentioned in subsection (2) is conclusive evidence of that fact.

(4) In this Chapter—

• “designated body” has the meaning given by section 80;

• “local authority” means—

  (a)

  a local authority as defined in section 1(a) of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22), and

  (b)

  the Greater London Authority;

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

• “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).

Commencement Information

I1 S. 86 in force at 31.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1382, art. 2