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Clean Air Act 1993, Section 22 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)The [F2Welsh Ministers] may, if it appears to [F3them] to be necessary or expedient so to do, by order suspend or relax the operation of section 20 (prohibition of smoke emissions in smoke control area [F4in Wales]) in relation to the whole or any part of a smoke control area [F4in Wales].
(2)Before making an order under subsection (1) the [F5Welsh Ministers] shall consult with the local authority unless [F6they are] satisfied that, on account of urgency, such consultation is impracticable.
(3)As soon as practicable after the making of such an order the local authority shall take such steps as appear to them suitable for bringing the effect of the order to the notice of persons affected.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 22 heading inserted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(2) (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)
F2Words in s. 22(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(3)(a) (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)
F3Word in s. 22(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(3)(b) (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)
F4Words in s. 22(1) inserted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(3)(c) (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)
F5Words in s. 22(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(4)(a) (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)
F6Words in s. 22(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 16(4)(b) (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)
(1)The Secretary of State may, if it appears to him to be necessary or expedient so to do, by order suspend or relax the operation of section 20 (prohibition of smoke emissions in smoke control area) in relation to the whole or any part of a smoke control area.
(2)Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult with the local authority unless he is satisfied that, on account of urgency, such consultation is impracticable.
(3)As soon as practicable after the making of such an order the local authority shall take such steps as appear to them suitable for bringing the effect of the order to the notice of persons affected.
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only
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