(1)A local authority seeking to introduce a VL scheme may specify that a maximum number of nights may apply in respect of a chargeable transaction for the right to reside in or at that accommodation for a period of consecutive nights.
(2)A local authority may only specify a maximum number of nights under subsection (1) if it has consulted—
(a)such persons as they consider to be representative of communities, businesses engaged in tourism and tourist organisations, and
(b)such other persons as they consider appropriate.