# Control of Pollution Act 1974, Section 98: Interpretation of Part V.

Extent: E+W+S

In this Part of this Act—
“functions” includes powers and duties; and
“relevant authority” means—
(a)in England ., the Secretary of State, a water authority, a county council, . . . , a district council, a London borough council, the Common Council of the City of London, the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple and the Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple and, for the purposes of sections 91 to 93 of this Act, a sewerage undertaker; and
(aa)in Wales, the Secretary of State, a county council or a county borough council and, for the purposes of sections 91 to 93 of this Act, a sewerage undertaker; and
(b)in Scotland—
(i)as respects sections 91 and 92, a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994; and
(ii)as respects this Part other than those sections, the Secretary of State, SEPA or a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/40/section/98 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-pollution-act-1974/section-98
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