The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020

Giving a directionE+W

11.—(1) A local authority gives a direction under this Part by giving the direction in writing—

(a)in the case of a premises direction, to—

(i)a person carrying on a business from the premises to which the direction relates, and

(ii)(if different) a person who owns, occupies or is otherwise responsible for the premises;

(b)in the case of an event direction, to—

(i)a person involved in organising the event to which the direction relates, and

(ii)(if different) a person who owns, occupies or is otherwise responsible for the premises at which the event takes place or is proposed to take place;

(c)in the case of a public place direction, to—

(i)a person carrying on a business from premises within the public place to which the direction relates, and

(ii)each person who owns, occupies or is otherwise responsible for any premises in the public place.

(2) If it is not reasonably practicable for a local authority to give a direction in accordance with paragraph (1), the direction is to be treated as given in accordance with that paragraph when it is published in such manner as the local authority considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of persons who may be affected by it.

(3) As soon as reasonably practicable after a local authority gives a direction under this Part the local authority must—

(a)give a copy of the direction to any other person named in the direction,

(b)send a copy of the direction to—

(i)the Welsh Ministers,

(ii)every other local authority whose area is adjacent to the authority's area,

(iii)where the local authority's area is adjacent to the area of a county or district council in England, that council, and

(c)publish the direction in such manner as the local authority considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of persons who may be affected by it.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 11 in force at 18.9.2020 at 12.01 a.m., see reg. 1(3)