InterpretationE+W+S
2.—(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–
“the Act” means the Opticians Act 1958;
“doctor” means a fully registered person within the meaning of the Medical Act 1983(1) [F1who holds a licence to practise];
[F2“optometrist” means a registered optometrist;]
“patient” means a person whose sight has been tested.
(2) Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in these Regulations to a numbered regulation is a reference to the regulation bearing that number in these Regulations, and any reference in a regulation to a numbered paragraph is a reference to the paragraph bearing that number in that regulation.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (16.11.2009 as notified in the London Gazette dated 21.8.2009) by The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135), art. 1(2)(3), Sch. 1 para. 26 (with Sch. 2)
F2Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (30.6.2005 as notified in the London Gazette dated 3.6.2005) by The Opticians Act 1989 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/848), Sch. 1 para. 22(a)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 2 in force at 31.7.1989, see reg. 1