2. Interpretation. --In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant i n the subject or context,--
(a)“the Council” means the 4[Council] constituted under this Act; (b)“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made under section 16;” (c)“5[State] Council” means a Council (by whatever name called) constituted under the law of a
4[State] to regulate the registration of nurses, mid wives or health visitors in the 6[State]; (d)“4[State] register” means a register of nurses, midwi ves or health visitors maintained under the
law of a 5[State].
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