Explanatory Notes

Public Health (Wales) Act 2017

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3 July 2017

Commentary on Sections

Part 5.Intimate Piercing

Section 105 - Power to make test purchases

208.An authorised officer may make purchases and arrangements, and secure the provision of services if the officer considers it necessary for the purpose of enforcement of the offences. This includes enlisting the assistance of a young person to ascertain if a person is offering and/or making arrangements to intimately pierce those under the age of 18.