Restrictive Practices (Amendment) Act, 1987

Interpretation.

2.—(1) In this Act—

“the Act of 1978” means the Mergers, Take-overs and Monopolies (Control) Act, 1978 :

“the Act of 1980” means the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, 1980 ;

“the Commission” means the Fair Trade Commission;

“the Director” means the holder of the office of Director of Consumer Affairs established by section 9 of the Consumer Information Act,1978 , and known as the Director of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trade by virtue of section 5 (2) of this Act;

“the Examiner” means the Examiner of Restrictive Practices;

“functions” includes powers and duties;

“the Minister” means the Minister for Industry and Commerce;

“the Principal Act” means the Restrictive Practices Act, 1972 .

(2) A reference in this Act to a section is to a section of this Act unless it is indicated that a reference to some other provision is intended.

(3) A reference in this Act to a subsection is a reference to the subsection of the section in which the reference occurs unless it is indicated that a reference to some other provision is intended.