SCHEDULE 3MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

PART 4COUNCIL TAX FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DWELLING

Local Government Finance Act 1992

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(1)

The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 11(2) (discounts), for “and 12” substitute “ , 12, 12A and 12B ”.

(3)

In section 12 (discounts: special provision for Wales), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)

Subsections (3) and (4) are subject to section 12A(6) and 12B(7).”

(4)

In section 13(3) (reduced amounts), for “or 12” substitute “ , 12, 12A or 12B ”.

(5)

In section 66(2)(b) (judicial review), for “or 12” substitute “ , 12, 12A or 12B ”.

(6)

In section 67(2)(a) (functions to be discharged only by authority), for “or 12” substitute “ , 12, 12A or 12B ”.

(7)

In Schedule 2 (administration), in paragraph 4(7) for “(higher amount of tax for empty dwellings)” substitute “ (higher amount of tax for empty dwellings: England), 12A(1)(b) (higher amount of tax for empty dwellings: Wales) or 12B(1)(b) (higher amount of tax for dwellings occupied periodically: Wales) ”.