UK Act of Parliament 2020 United Kingdom

Business and Planning Act 2020

An Act to make provision relating to the promotion of economic recovery and growth.

Enforced by
VOA
Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Licence Holder1

Plus 2 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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Licence Holder — also bound by 225 other Acts

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Consumption of food and drink outdoors

3 of 12 sections shown
s.003 Determination of applications (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authority must determine pavement licence applications within 14 daysLocal authority
s.005 Conditions (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Comply with no-obstruction and smoke-free seating conditions on pavement licencesLicence Holder
s.008 Local authority functions (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities must follow government guidance on pavement licencesLocal authority
9 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.007 Enforcement
Part 2

Other measures relating to business

0 of 4 sections shown
Part 3

Planning

0 of 7 sections shown
Part 4

General

0 of 5 sections shown

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