Interpretation in this Part

In this Part, “netting” means wire gauze of not less than eighteen mesh to the inch each way or perforated metal with openings not larger than those in such wire gauze; “notice” means a written notice addressed by a health officer to the occupier or owner of any premises or water receptacle, and every such notice shall be deemed to have been duly served by delivering it or a duplicate thereof to some adult person on the premises or, if there is no person on the premises who can be so served, by fixing it on some conspicuous part of the premises, or in the case of a water receptacle by fixing it on the water receptacle, in respect of which such notice is issued; “oil” means such oil as the Director of Health Services with the approval of the Minister may from time to time by regulation prescribe and pending the publication in the Gazette of any such regulation, coal-oil or petroleum or tar may be used for the purposes of this Part; “owner” means the person for the time being receiving the rent of the premises or water receptacle in connection with which the word is used, or who would so receive it if such premises or water receptacle were let at a rent, and whether on his own account or as agent or representative for any other person.