# Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004, Section 40: Interpretation of Part 4

Extent: S

In this Part—
“appropriate local authority” means the local authority for the area in which the premises in respect of which the closure order has effect are situated;
“closure notice” has the meaning given by section 26(1);
“closure order” has the meaning given by section 29(1);
“closed premises” means premises in respect of which a closure order has effect;
“court day” means a day which is not—
(a)a Saturday or Sunday; or
(b)a day which, by virtue of an order made under section 28(1) of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 18), is a court holiday in respect of criminal business in the sheriff court in question;
“premises” includes—
(a)any land or other place (whether enclosed or not); and
(b)any outbuildings which are or are used as part of the premises; and
“relevant harm” means—
(a)significant and persistent disorder; or
(b)significant, persistent and serious nuisance to members of the public.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2004/8/section/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/antisocial-behaviour-etc-scotland-act-2004/section-40
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