Explanatory Notes

Local Government Byelaws (Wales) Act 2012

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29 November 2012

Commentary on Sections

Section 3 – Meaning of “legislating authority”

4.Section 3 defines the meaning of “legislating authority” in Wales for the purpose of the Act.  The definition includes county councils, county borough councils, community councils (which includes town councils), national Park Authorities and the Countryside Council for Wales who have the power to make byelaws.