§ In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:—
154§ The expression "noxious weed" means any plant declared by an order of the Department under this Act to be a noxious weed.
§ The expression "agricultural seeds" means the seeds of grass, clover, flax, cereals, turnips, rape, mangel, carrots, cabbage, or parsnips.
§ The expression "occupier" shall be deemed to include:—
- (a) In the case of any public road, the county or district council by whom the road is maintained;
- (b) in the case of any land the occupier of which (being an individual) is absent from Ireland, any agent or other person entrusted with the management of the land on his behalf.
§ Amendment made: After the word "weed" ["The expression 'noxious weed' means any plant declared by an order of the Department under this Act to be a noxious weed"] to insert the words "in any county to which the order applies."—(Mr. T. W. Russell.)
§ Question, "That the Clause, as amended, stand part of the Bill," put, and agreed to.
§ Clause 12 agreed to.
§ Bill reported; as amended, to be considered to-morrow (Tuesday).
§ Whereupon Mr. SPEAKER, in pursuance of the Order of the House of 20th August, adjourned the House without Question put.
§ Adjourned at Twenty-seven Minutes before Twelve o'clock.