# Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008, Section 4: Duty of local authorities to protect public health


Each local authority is to continue to make provision, or secure that provision is made, for the purpose of protecting public health in its area.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2008/5/section/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-health-etc-scotland-act-2008/section-4
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