Local Government Act, 1955

Alteration of market charges, etc.

58.—(1) Where a limit is imposed by statute on the amount of a rent, toll, stallage, fee or other charge which may be demanded or taken by a local authority in relation to a market or fair, or in respect of the use of or for services provided by means of an abattoir or slaughter-house, the reference in the statute to the limit shall be construed as including a reference to such different limit as may be substituted therefor by the local authority from time to time with, in the case of an abattoir or slaughter-house, the consent of the Minister for Agriculture (given after consultation with the Minister) and, in any other case, the consent of the Minister (given after consultation with the Minister for Agriculture).

(2) Substitution under this section shall be a reserved function.