The Statutory Nuisances (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Wales) Order 2007
Section 103 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16) (“the 2005 Act”) amends section 80(8) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43) (“the 1990 Act”) with the effect that the defence (to the offence under section 80(4) of the 1990 Act of contravening or failing to comply with the terms or requirements of an abatement notice served under section 80(1) of the 1990 Act) of having used best practicable means to prevent, or counteract the effects of, a statutory nuisance is available in respect of a nuisance caused by artificial light which arises from lights used to illuminate an outdoor relevant sports facility.