Cap. 269 Art. 2Interpretation.

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires -

"Il-Monti" means the division of the department of Government known by that name in accordance with article 4;

"loan assets" has the meaning assigned to it by article 4; "Minister" means the Minister responsible for finance; "Monte di Pietà" means the foundation or institution known by that name, and includes the foundation or institution known as Monte di Redenzione, whatever the legal status of these foundations or institutions and howsoever they may have been set up; "prescribed" means prescribed by or under this Act;

"ticket" has the meaning assigned to it by article 5; "transferred assets" has the meaning assigned to it by article 3.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, or in any deed, will, contract, instrument or other document whatsoever, the provisions of this Act shall have effect, and in the event of any conflict with the provisions of any other law or anything contained in any deed, will, contract, instrument or other document whatsoever, the provisions of this Act shall prevail.