Section 2: Interpretation
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2. Interpretation
In this Act—
“basic element” means any element specified in the First Schedule;
“chemical fertiliser” means any substance containing one or more of
the basic elements used as a fertiliser;
“deleterious ingredients”, in relation to a chemical fertiliser, includes
any soluble salts or any other substances likely to be injurious to plant
growth;
“Government Analyst” means any chemist of the Ministry responsible
for the subject of agriculture;
“licensee” means a person licensed under section 3;
“Minister” means the Minister to whom responsibility for the subject of
agriculture is assigned;
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“Permanent Secretary” means the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry;
“sampling officer” means an officer of the Ministry authorised to take
samples;
“statutory description” means the description specified in the second
column of the Second Schedule in respect of a chemical fertiliser specified in the first column of that Schedule.