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Definitions. 
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2.—(1) In this Act— 
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the expression “the Minister” means the Minister for Agriculture; 
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the expression “musk rat” means any animal of the species designated Fiber zibethicus or Ondatra zibethica, and commonly known as the musk rat, or musquash; 
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the word “land” includes land covered with water and any buildings and any other erection on land and any cellar, sewer, drain, or culvert in or under land; 
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the word “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Minister under this Act. 
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(2) For the purposes of this Act every musk rat, other than a musk rat kept under and in accordance with a musk rat licence shall be deemed to be at large. 
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