Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982

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Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
Commencement
1 January 1985
Status: Amended

The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 is an

United Kingdom Parliament which makes provision for a wide range of civic government matters.[1][2]

Effects of the Act

Parts I and II of the Act deal with licensing by local authorities of a range of activities including

street traders, market operators, public entertainment, indoor sports entertainment and window cleaners
.

Part III deals with the control of sex shops.

Part IV sets out a range of

drunkenness, display, publication etc. of obscene material, obstruction by pedestrians
, ticket touting, causing annoyance by playing of instruments, radios &c. Sections 52 and 52A create offences of possession, making and distribution etc. of indecent images of children.

Part V deals with public processions.

Part VI, VII and VIIA deal with lost or abandoned property, and the property of people taken into police custody.

Part VIII deals with local authorities' powers as regards buildings in need of maintenance and maintenance of common stairs.

References

  1. ^ Civic Government (Scotland) Act of 1982, as enacted
  2. ^ Civic Government (Scotland) Act of 1982, latest

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