28 Sections 19 to 27: interpretationE+W
(1)In sections 19 to 27 and this section—
“closure notice” means a notice under section 19(1) or (2);
“closure order” means an order under section 21;
“intoxicating liquor” has the same meaning as in the Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26);
“notice” means notice in writing;
“premises” includes any land or other place (whether enclosed or otherwise);
“sale” includes exposure for sale; and
“unlicensed sale” means any sale which is in contravention of section 160 of the Act of 1964 (selling liquor without licence).
(2)In sections 19 to 27 “local authority” means—
(a)in relation to England—
(i)a county council;
(ii)a district council;
(iii)a London borough council;
(iv)the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority;
(v)the Council of the Isles of Scilly;
(b)in relation to Wales, a county council or a county borough council.
(3)References in sections 19 to 27 to a person who has an interest in the premises are references to any person who is the owner, leaseholder or occupier of the premises.