1 [F1Adoption of these provisions by local authorities][F1Application of sections 2 to 9]E+W
[F1(1)Sections 2 to 9 only apply to the area of a local authority if the authority have so resolved or an order made by the Secretary of State so provides.
(2)If a local authority resolve to apply those sections to their area—
(a) those sections are to have effect there on and after a date specified in the resolution (“ the commencement date ”), which must be at least three months after the passing of the resolution, and
(b)the local authority must cause a notice to be published, in two consecutive weeks ending at least two months before the commencement date, in a local newspaper circulating in their area.
(3)A notice published under subsection (2)(b) must—
(a)state that the resolution has been passed,
(b)give the commencement date, and
(c)set out the general effect of those sections.
(4)An order under this section must not provide for those sections to have effect before the end of the period of three months beginning with the making of the order.]
[F1Sections 2 to 9 apply to the area of every local authority in England and Wales.]
Extent Information
E1In its application to Northern Ireland, this section has effect subject to the modifications set out in s. 14; see 14(4)
Textual Amendments
F1S. 1 and heading substituted (E.W.) (31.3.2004 for W., 31.3.2004 for E.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 42(2), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 3(c); S.I. 2004/999, art. 2(c); S.I. 2004/690, art. 3(c); S.I. 2004/999, art. 2(c)
Commencement Information
I1S. 1 wholly in force at 1.9.1997; s. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 14(2); s. 1 in force at 23.7.1997 for England and Wales by S.I. 1997/1695, art. 2 and 1.9.1997 for Northern Ireland by S.R. 1997/366, art. 2