The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications and Amendments) Order 2005

8.—(1) The Cinemas Act 1985 is amended as follows.

(2) In the provisions mentioned in sub-paragraph (3), for “fire authority” (in each place) substitute “appropriate relevant authority”.

(3) The provisions are–

(a) in section 3 (grant, renewal and transfer of licence or consent), subsections (1)(b), (2) and (3);

(b) section 7(1)(a) (exhibitions in premises used occasionally);

(c) section 8(1)(b) (exhibitions in moveable buildings, etc); and

(d) section 16(3) (appeals against decisions of licensing authority).

(4) in subsection (10) of section 3, after “appears” insert–

““appropriate relevant authority”, in relation to any premises, means the authority discharging in the area in which the premises are situated the functions under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5) of a relevant authority (as defined in section 6 of that Act);”.

(5) In subsection (2) of section 8 (exhibitions in movable buildings etc.), after “above” insert–

““appropriate relevant authority”, in relation to any premises, means the authority discharging in the area in which the exhibition is to be given the functions under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5) of a relevant authority (as defined in section 6 of that Act);”.

(6) In section 13 (powers of entry)–

(a) in subsection (1), for “of the fire authority” substitute “an employee of the appropriate relevant authority”;

(b) in subsection (2) for “authorised officer of the fire authority” substitute “employee of the appropriate relevant authority”; and

(c) in subsection (4) for “of the fire authority” substitute “an employee of the appropriate relevant authority”.

(7) In subsection (1) of section 21 (interpretation), after “appears,–” insert–

““appropriate relevant authority” has the meaning given by section 3(10) above;”.