The Friendly Societies (General Charge and Fees) Regulations 1996

Interpretation

2.  In these Regulations:

“the 1974 Act” means the Friendly Societies Act 1974;

“the 1992 Act” means the Friendly Societies Act 1992;

“accounting year” means the period of 12 months ending with 31st March;

“amalgamation” means an amalgamation under section 85 of the 1992 Act or under section 82 of the 1974 Act;

“the central office” has the meaning given in section 119 of the 1992 Act;

“the Chief Registrar” means the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies;

“the Commission” means the Friendly Societies Commission established under section 1 of the 1992 Act;

“conversion” means a conversion under section 91 of the 1992 Act or under section 84 of the 1974 Act;

“society” means a society registered under the 1974 Act or a friendly society incorporated under the 1992 Act; and

“transfer of engagements” means a transfer of engagements under section 86 of the 1992 Act or under section 82 of the 1974 Act.