(1)  In this Part –

date of transition means a date, which must be a date falling within 12 months after the commencement of the new Act, fixed by the Minister by notice published in the Gazette ;

HEC means the Hydro-Electric Corporation formerly known as the Hydro-Electric Commission;

new Act means the Electricity Industry Safety and Administration Act 1997 ;

old Act means the Hydro-Electric Commission Act 1944 ;

old regulations means the Hydro-Electric Commission (Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Mechanics) Regulations 1934 .

(2)  Words and expressions used in this Part are, where relevant, to be construed by reference to definitions in the new Act.