Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act, 1948
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Definitions. |
2.—(1) In this Act— | |
the expression “the Act of 1878” means the Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878 ; | ||
the expression “the Acts” means the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Acts, 1878 to 1948. | ||
the word “enactment” includes any instrument made under an Act; | ||
the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Local Government; | ||
the expression “temporary dwelling” means any— | ||
(a) tent, or | ||
(b) van or other conveyance (whether on wheels or not), or | ||
(c) shed, hut or similar structure, or | ||
(d) vessel on inland waters, | ||
used for human habitation or constructed or adapted for such use; | ||
the word “vessel” includes any ship, boat, barge or lighter. | ||
(2) A reference in this Act to contravention of any provision includes, where appropriate, a reference to contravention of that provision by failing or refusing to comply therewith. |