Section 83A Power of Secretary of State to change maximum duration of closure ordersF1
(1)
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this Chapter so as to alter—
(a)
the maximum period that a closure order under section 80 may specify as the period for which access to the premises is prohibited;
(b)
the maximum period for which a closure order may be extended under section 82;
(c)
the maximum duration of a closure order extended under section 82.
(2)
Regulations under this section may make different provision for different purposes.
(3)
Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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S. 83A inserted (29.6.2026) by Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), ss. 3(5), 255(1); S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(a)