(1)The appropriate person may by order impose conditions in relation to the exercise by a [F1relevant authority] of—
(a)a power to do anything for a commercial purpose, or
(b)a power to do anything for such a purpose through a company.
(2)In exercising such a power as is mentioned in subsection (1), a [F2relevant authority] shall have regard to such guidance as the appropriate person may issue.
(3)An order under this section may be made in relation to—
(a)all [F3relevant authorities],
(b)particular [F4relevant authorities], or
(c)particular descriptions of [F5relevant authority].
[F6(4)In this section, “relevant authority” has the meaning given in section 95.]
(5)In subsection (1)(b), “company” has the same meaning as in Part 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 96(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 7 para. 3(6)(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(a)
F2Words in s. 96(2) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 7 para. 3(6)(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(a)
F3Words in s. 96(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 7 para. 3(6)(b); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(a)
F4Words in s. 96(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 7 para. 3(6)(b); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(a)
F5Words in s. 96(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 7 para. 3(6)(a); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(a)
F6S. 96(4) substituted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 7 para. 3(6)(c); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(a)