4 Power of local authorities to prosecute.E+W+S
A local authority [F1in England or Wales] may prosecute proceedings for any offence under this Act committed in the area of the authority.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 4 omitted (E.W.) (1.10.2018) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/486), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 9 para. 3(4) (with reg. 27)