2 Interpretation

In this Act, except where the context otherwise requires—

• “the Act of 1982” means the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982;

• “authorised officer” means an officer of the council authorised by the council in writing to act for the purposes of this Act;

• “the chief constable” means the Chief Constable of the Kent police force;

• “the borough” means the borough of Medway;

• “the council” means the Medway Council;

• “equipment” means equipment used for the purposes of street trading;

• “proper officer” shall have the same meaning as in section 270(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70);

• “receptacle” includes—

  (a)

  any vehicle, trailer or barrow; and

  (b)

  any basket, bag, box, vessel, stall, stand, easel, board, tray or thing,

  which is used (whether or not constructed or adapted for such use) as a container for or for the display of any article;

• “a relevant offence” means an offence—

  (a)

  under paragraph 10 of Schedule 4 to the Act of 1982; or

  (b)

  of aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of an offence under that paragraph,

  committed on or after the appointed day fixed for the purpose of the application of section 5 (Street trading: seizure) of this Act.