Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1874

Explanation of 6 & 7 W. 4. c. 86. ss. 36, 37.

42. In the principal Act and this Act,—

The term “general search” shall mean a search during any number of successive hours not exceeding six, without stating the object of the search; and

The term “particular search” shall mean a search over any period not exceeding five years for any given entry.