Part 4Closure of premises

Interpretation

40Interpretation of Part 4

In this Part—

“appropriate local authority” means the local authority for the area in which the premises in respect of which the closure order has effect are situated;

“closure notice” has the meaning given by section 26(1);

“closure order” has the meaning given by section 29(1);

“closed premises” means premises in respect of which a closure order has effect;

“court day” means a day which is not—

(a)

a Saturday or Sunday; or

(b)

a day which, by virtue of an order made under F1section 28(1) of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), is a court holiday in respect of criminal business in the sheriff court in question;

“premises” includes—

(a)

any land or other place (whether enclosed or not); and

(b)

any outbuildings which are or are used as part of the premises; and

“relevant harm” means—

(a)

significant and persistent disorder; or

(b)

significant, persistent and serious nuisance to members of the public.