Metropolitan Commons Act 1866

The Metropolitan Commons Act 1866^[a] (29 & 30 Vict. c. 122) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that allowed local authorities within the area of the Metropolitan Police District around London, England to use income from rates to protect and maintain common lands in their areas.

Long titleAn Act to make Provision for the Improvement, Protection, and Management of Commons near the Metropolis.

Citation29 & 30 Vict. c. 122

Introduced byHenry Cowper

Territorial extentUnited Kingdom

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Metropolitan Commons Act 1866^[a]

Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title	An Act to make Provision for the Improvement, Protection, and Management of Commons near the Metropolis.
Citation	29 & 30 Vict. c. 122
Introduced by	Henry Cowper
Territorial extent	United Kingdom
Dates
Royal assent	10 August 1866
Commencement	10 August 1866[b]
Other legislation
Amended by	Metropolitan Commons Amendment Act 1869 London Government Act 1939 Charities Act 1960 Commons Act 2006
Status: Amended
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
Text of the Metropolitan Commons Act 1866 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

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It is one of the Metropolitan Commons Acts 1866 to 1878.^[1]