Veterinary Surgeons Act, 1931

Definitions.

1.—In this Act—

the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Agriculture;

the expression “the Council” means the Veterinary Council constituted by this Act;

the expression “the register” means the Register of Veterinary Surgeons for Saorstát Eireann to be established and maintained under this Act;

the expression “the general veterinary register” means the register of veterinary surgeons maintained by the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in pursuance of the charters and statutes governing that College;

the expression “registered veterinary surgeon” in relation to anything done or to be done or an event happening before the establishment of the register means a person registered in the general veterinary register and in relation to anything done or to be done or an event happening after the establishment of the register means a person registered in the register;

the word “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Council.