Commentary on Sections Functions relating to fluoridation of water Section 88O of the 1991 Act – Variation and termination
423.Subsection 88O of the 1991 Act contains a regulation-making power in relation to consultation or ascertaining opinion on the maintenance of existing fluoridation arrangements. The power also covers the procedures to be followed in relation to a proposal to maintain arrangements. The regulations must make provision requiring the Secretary of State to give notice to the water undertaker under section 87C(7) of the 1991 Act if the local authorities do not want to maintain fluoridation arrangements and the Secretary of State is satisfied that any requirements imposed by regulations have been met.