A levying authority may not impose a BRS unless—
(a)it has published a document that sets out the proposal for the imposition of the BRS (an “initial prospectus”),
(b)it has consulted the relevant persons on the proposal,
(c)[F1a ballot] has been held and the imposition of the BRS approved, and
(d)it has published a document that sets out the arrangements for the imposition of the BRS (a “final prospectus”).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 4(c) substituted (15.1.2012 for E.) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss., 68(2), 240(3)(c) (with s. 68(7)); S.I. 2012/57, art. 3(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 4 in force at 19.8.2009 for E. by S.I. 2009/2202, art. 2