(1)[F1A local authority] has such functions in relation to dental public health in England as may be prescribed.
(2)The functions of a [F2local authority] under this section may be discharged—
(a)by the [F2local authority] itself,
(b)by the [F2local authority] and one or more [F3other local authorities] acting jointly, or
(c)by any other person or body in accordance with arrangements made by the [F2local authority].
[F4(3)In this section, “local authority” has the same meaning as in section 2B.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 111(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 29(2)(a), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2Words in s. 111(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 29(2)(b)(i), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F3Words in s. 111(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 29(2)(b)(ii), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F4S. 111(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 29(2)(c), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)