(1)A local authority may, for the purpose of providing for a seasonal increase of holiday visitors in their area, pass a resolution authorising—
(a)the occupiers of houses generally;
(b)the occupiers of houses of a specified class,
in their area or any specified part of it to permit such number of persons in excess of the permitted number as may be specified to sleep in those houses during any period it is in force.
(2)Such a resolution—
(a)requires the approval of the Secretary of State;
(b)is subject to such conditions as may be specified in it; and
(c)remains in force during the year in which it is passed for such period or periods not exceeding 16 weeks in the aggregate as it may specify.