Section 2. Interpretation.

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-- (a) "the Council" means the 1[Council] constituted under this Act; (b) "prescribed" means prescribed by regulations made under section 16;” (c) " 2[State] Council" means a Council (by whatever name called) constituted under the law of a 2[State] to regulate the registration of nurses, midwives or health visitors in the 3[State]; (d) " 2[State] register" means a register of nurses, midwives or health visitors maintained under the law of a 3[State]. 4* * * * *