# Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, Paragraph 172


In section 78(1) (interpretation), the following amendments shall be made—
(a) in the definition of “local authority”, for the words from “has” onwards there shall be substituted the words “ means a regional, islands or district council ”;
(b) in the definition of “planning authority”, for the words from “has” onwards there shall be substituted the words “ means a general, regional or district planning authority within the meaning of Part IX of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. ”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/65/schedule/27/paragraph/172 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-scotland-act-1973/schedule-27/paragraph-172
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