# Local Government (Footpaths and Open Spaces) (Scotland) Act 1970, Section 5: Interpretation.

Extent: S

In this Act—
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“local authority” means a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994)”
“open space” means an open space forming part of the lay-out of a development but excludes land laid out for the purposes of public recreation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/28/section/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-footpaths-and-open-spaces-scotland-act-1970/section-5
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