[F1123PService permitsE+W
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(1)This section applies where a franchising scheme covers the whole or part of the area or combined area of a franchising authority or authorities.
(2)The authority or authorities, acting jointly, may grant a permit (a “service permit”) authorising a person to provide a local service in the area to which the scheme relates.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 123A-123X and cross-heading inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes) by Bus Services Act 2017 (c. 21), ss. 4, 26(3)