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Health Act 1956

Powers and duties of local authorities - Buildings

50: Issue of requisition by medical officer of health

You could also call this:

"When a health officer asks for building changes"

A medical officer of health can issue a requisition about buildings. You need to know that this rule is part of the Health Act 1956. This rule is called section 50, but it is no longer in use because it was repealed on 1 July 1992 by the Building Act 1991.

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Part 2Powers and duties of local authorities
Buildings

50Issue of requisition by medical officer of health (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 50: repealed, on , by section 92(1) of the Building Act 1991 (1991 No 150).