# Pet Animals Act 1951, Section 6: Power of local authority to prosecute.

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A local authority in England or Wales may prosecute proceedings for any offence under this Act committed in the area of the authority.
(2) A local authority in England may prosecute proceedings for an offence under section 2 committed in the area of the authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/14-15/35/section/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pet-animals-act-1951/section-6
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