Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context requires“Association” means the Banana Growers’ Association established under section 21; “banana” means the whole or any part of the fruit or plant of genus musa; “banana plantations” include any land whereon bananas are grown or cultivated; “Board” means the Banana Control Board established under section 3; “Committee” means the Committee of Management of the Banana Growers’ Association established under section 21; “designated area” means any area declared to be such an area by the Minister under section 13; 6 “inspector” means any person appointed under section 12 and includes any assistant inspector and any person authorised in writing by the Minister to carry out any of the functions of an inspector under this Act; “licensee” means any person licensed by the Board under section 14; “mature” means suitable for exporting as fresh fruit; “merchantable” means wholesome and free from decay, mould, and insect contamination; “Minister” means the Minister for the time being charged with responsibility for the Banana Industry and includes any person by name or by an office authorised in writing by the Minister to carry out any of his functions under this Act; “producer” means any grower of bananas who is licensed by the Committee under section 38; “regulations” means any regulations made by the Minister under section 19; “year of operation” means the period from 1st July in one year to 30th June in the following year or such other yearly accounting period as the Association may from time to time adopt in general meeting.