(1)A place is, subject to section 14, a designated public place if it is—
(a)a public place in the area of a local authority; and
(b)identified in an order made by that authority under subsection (2).
(2)A local authority may for the purposes of subsection (1) by order identify any public place in their area if they are satisfied that—
(a)nuisance or annoyance to members of the public or a section of the public; or
(b)disorder;
has been associated with the consumption of [F1alcohol] in that place.
(3)The power conferred by subsection (2) includes power—
(a)to identify a place either specifically or by description;
(b)to revoke or amend orders previously made.
(4)The Secretary of State shall by regulations prescribe the procedure to be followed in connection with the making of orders under subsection (2).
(5)Regulations under subsection (4) shall, in particular, include provision requiring local authorities to publicise the making and effect of orders under subsection (2).
(6)Regulations under subsection (4) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 13(2) substituted (24.11.2005) by Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17), ss. 198, 201, Sch. 6 para. 122 (with ss. 2(3), 15(2), 195); S.I. 2005/3056, art. 2(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 13(2): functions of local authority not to be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (1.9.2001) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 2(1), Sch. 1 (as amended by S.I. 2001/2831, reg. 10) which S.I. was revoked by S.I. 2007/806, reg. 11 and that effect continued by virtue of S.I. 2007/806, reg. 10(2)(b)
Commencement Information
I1S. 13 wholly in force at 1.9.2001; s. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 138; s. 13 in force for certain purposes at 19.6.2001 by S.I. 2001/2223, art. 2(2)(b); s. 13 in force at 1.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2223, art. 4(a)