In this Chapter, except where the context otherwise requires -
"loan interest" in relation to a society, means any interest payable by the society in respect of any mortgage, loan, loan stock or deposit;
"share interest" in relation to a society, means any interest, dividend, bonus or other sum payable to a shareholder of the society by reference to the amount of the shareholder's holding in the share capital of the society;
"society" means a society registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, 1893 to 1978.
references to the payment of share interest or loan interest include references to the crediting of such interest.