Section 12 Duty of local authorities to enforce this Act.

It shall be the duty of every local authority within their area to carry into execution and enforce this Act with a view to securing the use of clean filling materials.

It shall, in particular, be the duty of a local authority to secure the inspection of premises within their area registered or licensed under this Act as often as may appear to them to be necessary for the proper enforcement of this Act.

Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorising a local authority in Scotland to institute proceedings for an offence against this Act.