Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007

209Consequential amendmentsE+W

(1)In section 24 of the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33) (waste sent to landfills: definitions)—

(a)in subsection (5), for the words “In this Chapter” substitute “ Subject to subsection (6), in this Chapter ”;

(b)after subsection (5) insert—

“(6)For the purposes of this Chapter, a joint waste authority for an area in England that has the function of disposing of biodegradable municipal waste is the waste disposal authority for that area.

(7)In subsection (6) a “joint waste authority” means an authority established by an order under section 207 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.”

(2)Schedule 13 (other consequential amendments) has effect.