Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982

79 Interpretation of Part VI.S

In this Part of this Act—

  • chief constable”, in relation to lost or abandoned property, means the chief constable for the police area in which the lost or abandoned property is found and includes a constable acting under his direction for the purpose of this Part of this Act;

  • finder” has the meaning given by section 67 of this Act;

  • previous owner” has the meaning given by section 71(2) of this Act.