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 Saturday or Sunday; or
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—
any land or other place (whether enclosed or not); and
any outbuildings which are or are used as part of the premises; and
“relevant harm” means—
significant and persistent disorder; or
significant, persistent and serious nuisance to members of the public.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 40 substituted (1.4.2015) by The Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/150), art. 1, sch. para. 7