# The Football Spectators Act 1989 (Commencement No. 4) Order 1993, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st August 1993 section 9 of the Football Spectators Act 1989 which makes it an offence to admit spectators to watch a football match designated under that Act unless the premises where the match is played are licensed under that Act by the Football Licensing Authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/1690/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/football-spectators-act-1989-commencement-no-4-order-1993/note
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