the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Lands and Agriculture;
the word “package” includes any box, crate, case, wrapper, or other receptacle containing or capable of containing eggs for transport, and, where the context so requires, includes the contents of such receptacle;
the word “inspector” includes any person authorised (either generally or for a special occasion) by the Minister to exercise all or any of the powers and perform all or any of the duties conferred and imposed on an inspector by this Act;
the word “eggs” means eggs in the shell of domestic fowls and ducks·
the word “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made under this Act;
the expression “register of exporters” means the register kept pursuant to this Act under that name;
the expression “register of preservers” means the register kept pursuant to this Act under that name.
