Section 72(1)

In this Chapter— “derogate”, in relation to a protected right, shall be construed in accordance with section 39(4) above; “flow” shall be construed subject to section 23(3) above; “full licence” has the meaning given in section 24A above; “impounding works” has the meaning given by section 25(8) above; “licence”, in relation to the variation or revocation of a licence, shall be construed subject to section 25(6) and (7) above; “protected right” shall be construed in accordance with section 39A above; “the restriction on abstraction” means the restriction imposed by section 24(1) above; “the restriction on impounding works” means the restriction imposed by section 25(1)(a) and (b) above; “spray irrigation” means (subject to subsection (5) below) the irrigation of land or plants (including seeds) by means of water or other liquid emerging (in whatever form) from apparatus designed or adapted to eject liquid into the air in the form of jets or spray; and “statutory provision” means a provision (whether of a general or special nature) which is contained in, or in any document made or issued under, any Act (whether of a general or special nature). “temporary licence” and “transfer licence” have the meanings given in section 24A above.

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