Section 72: Local authorities for purposes of this Act.

Food Act 1984 · 1984 c. 30View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VI: Administration, Enforcement and Legal Proceedings

In this Act, except in sections 44 and 45, "local authority" means—

as respects the City of London, the Common Council;
as respects the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple, the Sub-Treasurer and the Under Treasurer respectively; and
as respects any district or London borough, the council of the district or borough.

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