Local Government Act 1888 (c. 41)

PART I County Councils.

Powers of County Council.

7 Transfer to county council of certain powers of justices out of session.

There shall be transferred to the county council on and after the appointed day the business of the justices of the county out of session—

(a) in respect of the licensing of houses or places for the public performance of stage plays, and

(b) in respect of the execution as local authority of the [38 & 39 Vict. c. 17.] Explosives Act, 1875.