What happens if a private bill is enacted and it addresses local authorities?

When a private bill is enacted and specifically addresses the interests or administrative issues of local authorities, it is characterized as a local act. This classification is significant because it indicates that the bill has a limited scope, designed to apply to specific geographic areas or particular local authorities rather than the entire nation.

Local acts are typically intended to grant powers or rights to local governments or to enable them to undertake specific projects that would otherwise require a change to general law, reflecting the specific needs and circumstances of a local community. The process for passing a private bill includes detailed scrutiny to ensure that it meets the requirements and serves the interests of local authorities involved.

In contrast, if a bill were to affect all areas across a country, it would more accurately be described as a national law, which is not the case with a private bill focused on local authorities. A regional act would also imply a wider geographical impact than what a local act entails. Additionally, a private bill does not remain categorized as such after it has been enacted; it transitions to the status of a local act if it pertains to local authority matters.