British Waterways Act 1995

Part IIntroductory

Interpretation

1In this Schedule—

  • “the certificate” means the certificate relating to any houseboat;

  • “the holder” means the person named in a certificate as the person having control of the houseboat specified in the certificate or the assignee or personal representative (within the meaning of section 55 of the [1925 c. 23.] Administration of Estates Act 1925) of the person so named;

  • “the houseboat” means the houseboat named or otherwise identified in the certificate;

  • “local authority” has the meaning given by section 270 of the [1972 c. 70.] Local Government Act 1972 or, in relation to Scotland, section 235 of the [1973 c. 65.] Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973;

  • “moor” includes place, keep or maintain and “moored” shall be construed accordingly; and

  • “the site” means the mooring or other location specified in the certificate.

Application

2(1)Part II of this Schedule applies where—

(a)the Board own an interest in, or rights over, the site; and

(b)the site is managed by the Board or their agent.

(2)Part III of this Schedule applies to all certificates.