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Newidiadau dros amser i: Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013 (heb Atodlenni)
09/12/2017- Amendment
Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013 yn gyfredol gyda’r holl newidiadau y gwyddys eu bod mewn grym ar neu cyn 16 Hydref 2019. Mae newidiadau a all gael eu dwyn i rym yn y dyfodol. Mae newidiadau a wnaed yn ymddangos yn y cynnwys a chyfeirir atynt trwy anodiadau.
s. 5(2) words substituted by 2014 asp 3 sch. 3 para. 10(2)
s. 21(5)(b) substituted by 2014 asp 3 sch. 3 para. 10(3)
s. 50(5)(b) substituted by 2014 asp 3 sch. 3 para. 10(4)
PART 1 SDevelopment of water resources
1Duty of the Scottish MinistersS
(a)take such reasonable steps as they consider appropriate for the purpose of ensuring the development of the value of Scotland's water resources,
(b)do so in ways designed to promote the sustainable use of the resources.
(2)In fulfilling the duty under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers are to act so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of their—
(a)functions under the 2003 Act and the 2009 Act,
(b)other functions (whether or not relating to water resources or environmental matters).
(3)In subsection (1), the reference to the value of water resources—
(a)means the value of the resources on any basis (including their monetary or non-monetary worth),
(b)extends to the economic, social, environmental or other benefit deriving from the use of the resources (or any activities in relation to them).
“the 2009 Act” means the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009,
“water resources” means wetland, inland water and transitional water as defined by section 3 of the 2003 Act.
I1S. 1 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
2Involvement of public bodiesS
(1)For the purpose of securing its participation in development of the kind mentioned in section 1(1), the Scottish Ministers may give a designated body directions as to the exercise of its functions.
(2)Directions under subsection (1) may be—
(a)of a general or specific character,
(b)for collective or individual application.
(3)Before giving directions under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers are to consult each body to which they would apply.
(4)A body must comply with directions under subsection (1) applying to it.
(5)Directions under subsection (1) may vary or revoke earlier such directions.
(6)This section is without prejudice to any other enactment providing for the Scottish Ministers to give directions to a designated body.
I2S. 2 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
3Designation of bodiesS
(1)In section 2, the references to a designated body are to any of the following—
(d)Scottish Enterprise,
(e)Highlands and Islands Enterprise[F1,
(f)the Water Industry Commission for Scotland].
(2)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations modify the list in subsection (1) by—
(a)adding a public body,
(b)updating or removing an entry.
(3)Before making regulations under subsection (2), the Scottish Ministers are to consult each body to which the modification would relate.
(4)Regulations under subsection (2) are subject to the negative procedure.
F1S. 3(1)(f) and comma inserted (9.12.2017) by The Development of Water Resources (Designated Bodies Modification) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/347), regs. 1, 2
I3S. 3 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I4S. 4 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I5S. 5 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I6S. 6 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I7S. 7 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I8S. 8 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I9S. 9 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I10S. 10(2)(3) in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I11S. 13 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I12S. 15(1)(c) in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I13S. 17 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I14S. 20 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I15S. 21 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I16S. 22 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
PART 3 SScottish Water's functions
I17S. 23 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
24Development of assetsS
After section 50 of the 2002 Act there is inserted—
“50ADevelopment of assets
(1)So far as it considers is not inconsistent with the economic, efficient and effective exercise of its functions, Scottish Water must take reasonable steps to develop the commercial value of its assets and expertise.
(2)In complying with subsection (1), Scottish Water must have regard to any guidance for the time being issued by the Scottish Ministers.
(3)In this section, “assets” means property, rights and other assets (whether tangible or intangible).”.
I18S. 24 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
25Supporting renewable energyS
After section 51 of the 2002 Act there is inserted—
“51ASupporting renewable energy
(1)So far as it considers is not inconsistent with the economic, efficient and effective exercise of its functions, Scottish Water must take reasonable steps to promote the use of its assets for the generation of renewable energy.
I19S. 25 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
26Meaning of core functionsS
In section 70 (interpretation) of the 2002 Act, for subsection (2) there is substituted—
“(2)In this Act, the references to core functions in relation to Scottish Water are to its functions under or by virtue of—
(a)the 1968 Act and the 1980 Act,
(b)any other enactment (including this Act) so far as relating to the provision of water or sewerage services in Scotland.”.
I20S. 26 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
Financing and borrowingS
27Subsidiaries of Scottish WaterS
(1)After section 42 of the 2002 Act there is inserted—
“42AFinancing and borrowing: subsidiaries
(1)The Scottish Ministers may pay to a subsidiary of Scottish Water grants of such amounts as they may determine.
(2)A subsidiary of Scottish Water may borrow—
(a)from the Scottish Ministers (and they may lend to it) sums of such amounts as they may determine,
(b)money from any other person, whether—
(i)in sterling or otherwise,
(ii)the person is in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.
(3)A grant or loan in pursuance of subsection (1) or (as the case may be) (2)(a) may be made subject to such conditions as the Scottish Ministers think fit.
(4)A loan made in pursuance of subsection (2)(a) is to be repaid to the Scottish Ministers at such times and by such methods (and interest on the loan is to be paid to them at such times and at such rates) as they may from time to time direct.
(5)Borrowing may be made in pursuance of subsection (2) only with the consent of Scottish Water (except where it is the lender).
(6)This section does not apply where the subsidiary is an undertaking established under section 13(1) of the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005.
(7)In this section and section 42B(1), “subsidiary” is as defined in section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006.
42BBorrowing: Budget Acts
(1)In any financial year, the net amount of sums borrowed by Scottish Water and any subsidiary of Scottish Water in pursuance of sections 42 and 42A (taken together) must not exceed the amount specified for that year for the purposes of this section in a Budget Act.
(2)In subsection (1), “net amount” means amount of sums borrowed in the financial year less—
(b)any sums borrowed, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers, by way of overdraft or otherwise for the purpose of meeting a temporary excess of expenditure over sums otherwise available to meet that expenditure.”.
(2)In section 42 (financing and borrowing) of the 2002 Act, subsections (4) and (5) are repealed.
(3)The title of section 42 of the 2002 Act becomes “ Financing and borrowing: Scottish Water ”.
I21S. 27 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
28Water and sewerage undertakingS
(1)Section 14 (financing, borrowing and guarantees) of the 2005 Act is amended as follows.
“(2)In such circumstances as the Scottish Ministers may by order specify, the undertaking may borrow—
(2A)Borrowing may be made in pursuance of subsection (2) only with the consent of Scottish Water (except where it is the lender).”.
(3)In subsection (3), for the words “(2)(a)” there is substituted “ (2) ”.
(4)In subsection (6), after the word “subsection” there is inserted “ (2)(b) or ”.
I22S. 28 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I23S. 28 in force at 21.12.2013 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
Other mattersS
29Errors in meteringS
In section 54 (register of meter to be evidence) of the 1980 Act—
(a)in subsection (3), for the words “five per cent” there is substituted “ the relevant percentage ”,
“(4)In subsection (3), “the relevant percentage” means—
(a)in the case of a high flow rate, 2.5%,
(b)in the case of a low flow rate, 6%.
(5)The Scottish Ministers, by regulations—
(a)must define “high flow rate” and “low flow rate” for the purpose of subsection (4),
(b)may amend a percentage figure appearing in subsection (4).”.
I24S. 29 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
PART 4 SRaw water quality
30Steps for sake of qualityS
(1)In section 38 (entry of premises) of the 1980 Act, after subsection (8) there is inserted—
“(9)This section does not apply in relation to the purposes mentioned in section 76M(1).”.
(2)After Part VIA of the 1980 Act there is inserted—
“PART VIB SRaw water quality
76MPower to enter
(a)enter any premises for the purposes of—
(i)assessing or monitoring the quality of any raw water, or
(ii)investigating or isolating anything that appears to be affecting, or may affect, the quality of any raw water,
(b)take any steps at the premises which are reasonably required for those purposes.
(a)authorises entry only if the occupier of the premises has been given at least 24 hours' notice of the intended entry for those purposes,
(b)does not authorise entry into a house.
(3)Subsection (1) has effect whether the water or thing is located at the premises or elsewhere.
(4)In subsection (1), the reference to affecting the quality of the water is to affecting its quality adversely (directly or indirectly).
(5)In this section, “raw water”—
(a)means water contained in any bodies of water—
(i)identified by an order made under section 6(1) of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003, or
(ii)specified by an order made under section 76R(1),
(b)also includes water that flows or drains into any bodies of water so identified or specified (or is capable of doing so).
(6)But excluded from the definition given by subsection (5) is any water that is used or available as or for a private water supply within such meaning as the Scottish Ministers may by order prescribe for the purpose of this subsection.
76NEntry warrants
(1)Scottish Water may apply to the sheriff for a warrant authorising it to—
(a)enter particular premises for the purposes mentioned in section 76M(1),
(2)The sheriff may grant the warrant sought if satisfied—
(a)that there are reasonable grounds for entering the premises for those purposes, and
(i)the first and second conditions are met, or
(ii)the third condition is met.
(a)admission to the premises has been refused,
(b)the taking of steps at the premises has been obstructed, or
(c)such refusal or obstruction may reasonably be expected.
(4)The second condition is that notice of the intention to seek a warrant has been given to the occupier of the premises.
(5)The third condition is that the premises are unoccupied.
(6)A warrant under subsection (1)—
(a)remains valid until the purposes mentioned in section 76M(1) are fulfilled,
(b)allows the use of reasonable force (if required),
(c)does not authorise entry into a house.
(7)Subsection (1) has effect whether the water or thing is located at the premises or elsewhere.
76OApproved persons
(1)Subsection (2) applies to the authority conferred on Scottish Water by—
(a)section 76M(1), or
(b)a warrant under section 76N(1).
(2)The authority is exercisable on behalf of Scottish Water by any person approved (in writing) by Scottish Water for the purposes mentioned in section 76M(1).
76PTaking steps
(1)Subsections (2) to (6) apply in relation to the exercise of the authority mentioned in section 76O(1)(a) or (b).
(2)An approved person must, if required by the occupier of the premises—
(a)produce evidence of the approved person's identity (and approval), and
(b)explain the nature of the authority by (as the case may be)—
(i)reference to section 76M, or
(ii)showing a copy of the warrant.
(3)An approved person may take onto the premises—
(a)other persons acting under the approved person's direction,
(b)such equipment as is necessary in connection with the steps that may be taken there.
(4)The steps that may be taken by an approved person at the premises include—
(a)inspecting or measuring any water found there,
(b)carrying out tests on or taking samples from any soil, water or other substance found there,
(c)installing or maintaining any measuring, testing or sampling equipment for use there.
(5)An approved person may enter the premises only at a reasonable time.
(6)If the premises are unoccupied, an approved person must leave them as effectively secured against entry as they were when that person entered them.
(7)In subsections (2) to (6), “approved person” means person approved as mentioned in section 76O(2).
76QObstruction offence
(1)A person commits an offence if the person intentionally obstructs an approved person in the exercise of the authority mentioned in section 76O(1)(b).
(2)In subsection (1), “approved person” means person approved as mentioned in section 76O(2).
76RSpecifying bodies of water
(1)For the purpose of section 76M(5)(a)(ii), the Scottish Ministers may by order specify any bodies of water that are—
(a)used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption, or
(b)intended to be used as mentioned in paragraph (a).
(2)An order under subsection (1) may specify any bodies of water by reference to a map prepared in connection with the order (and laid along with it).
(3)The Scottish Ministers must send to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency a copy of—
76SOrders under this Part
An order under section 76M(6) or 76R(1) is subject to the negative procedure.”.
I25S. 30 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I26S. 30 in force at 21.12.2013 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(b)
31Agreements about activitiesS
(1)In section 68 (agreements as to drainage) of the 1980 Act, in subsection (1), for the words “collecting, conveying, or preserving the purity of,” there is substituted “ collecting or conveying ”.
(2)After section 68 of the 1980 Act there is inserted—
“68AAgreements for water quality
(1)With respect to the matters mentioned in subsection (2), Scottish Water may enter into agreements with—
(a)the owners and occupiers of any land (in so far as their interest enables them to bind it), or
(a)the carrying out by a party to the agreement of such activities as Scottish Water considers necessary for the purpose of protecting or improving the quality of any raw water,
(b)the refraining by a party to the agreement from such activities as Scottish Water considers detrimental to the purpose of protecting or improving the quality of any raw water.
(3)In subsection (2), the references to protecting or improving the quality of water include—
(a)preventing any deterioration in the quality of the water,
(b)reducing or eliminating the amount of any treatment that the water requires in order to be wholesome.
(4)Section 68(2) applies to an agreement under this section as it applies to an agreement to which that section relates (if the agreement under this section is with the owners of the land).
(5)In this section, “raw water” has the same meaning as in section 76M.”.
I27S. 31 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(b)
PART 5 SNon-domestic services
32Deemed contractsS
After section 20 of the 2005 Act there is inserted—
“Contractual mattersS
20ADeemed contracts
(1)Subsection (4) applies as respects the circumstances specified in subsection (2) or (3).
(2)The circumstances are that water is supplied to eligible premises by Scottish Water otherwise than in pursuance of arrangements made between—
(a)a water services provider, and
(3)The circumstances are that sewerage is provided to, or sewage is disposed of from, eligible premises by Scottish Water otherwise than in pursuance of arrangements made between—
(a)a sewerage services provider, and
(4)The relevant parties are deemed to have made arrangements with each other for the provision to the premises of the services to which subsection (2) or (as the case may be) (3) relates.
(5)The terms and conditions set by a scheme made under section 20B are incorporated into the arrangements—
(a)as if they were agreed by the relevant parties, and
(b)so far as they are relevant having regard to the purposes or areas to which they extend.
(6)The arrangements are effective as from the later of—
(a)the day on which the premises began to receive those services,
(b)the day on which the occupier acquired the premises,
(c)the day on which section 32 of the Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013 came into force.
(7)Sections 16 to 20 have effect in relation to the arrangements as if they were made ordinarily between the relevant parties.
(a)the references to the relevant parties are to—
(i)the water services or (as the case may be) sewerage services provider that is designated in accordance with a scheme made under section 20B, and
(ii)the occupier of the premises,
(b)the references to the occupier of premises are, if the premises are unoccupied, to be construed as references to the owner of the premises.
20BCommission's scheme
(1)The Commission must make a scheme setting out the terms and conditions to be incorporated into any arrangements deemed by section 20A(4) to have been made.
(2)A scheme under this section may—
(a)specify the basis on which a particular water or sewerage services provider is to be designated in connection with section 20A(8)(a)(i),
(b)in respect of the services to which section 20A(2) or (as the case may be) (3) relates—
(i)fix the maximum charges that may be recovered by the water or sewerage services provider so designated,
(ii)allow the water or sewerage services provider so designated to set the particular charges that are to be recovered by it.
(3)A scheme under this section may—
(a)make different provision for different purposes or areas,
(b)for future application, revise an earlier such scheme.
(4)Before making a scheme under this section, the Commission must consult—
(a)every water or sewerage services provider,
(c)the National Consumer Council.
(5)As soon as practicable after the Commission makes a scheme under this section, it must—
(a)in a manner appropriate for bringing the scheme to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it, publish a notice stating its effect,
(b)send a copy of the scheme to—
(i)every water or sewerage services provider,
(iii)any other person who requests it.”.
I28S. 32 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I29S. 32 in force at 1.4.2016 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2016/14, art. 2
I30S. 33 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I31S. 33 in force at 1.1.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2016/327, art. 2
PART 6 SSewerage network
Discharge into public sewerS
I32S. 34 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I33S. 34 in force at 21.12.2013 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(c)
35Substances generallyS
(a)in subsection (2), for the words “a fine not exceeding £40,000” there is substituted “ imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding £40,000 (or both) ”,
I34S. 35 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(c)
36Powers of entryS
In section 48 (powers of entry) of the 1968 Act, in subsection (1)—
(a)in paragraph (f), at the beginning there is inserted “monitoring, inspecting, testing or”,
“(g)installing or maintaining any monitoring, testing or sampling equipment for use on the premises,
(h)investigating the source of any matter or substance (other than sewage) which is passing from the premises into—
(i)public sewers, public SUD systems or public sewage treatment works; or
(ii)sewers, SUD systems or sewage treatment works not vested in Scottish Water but forming (or forming part of) any such system as is mentioned in the said section 46(1)(b)(ii).”.
I35S. 36 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(c)
I36S. 37 in force at 10.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I37S. 37 in force at 21.12.2013 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(c)
PART 7 SWater shortage orders
Main provisionsS
38Proposal for orderS
(1)Scottish Water may propose to the Scottish Ministers that they make a water shortage order if it believes that there is—
(a)a serious deficiency of water supplies in an area, or
(b)a threat of a serious deficiency of water supplies in an area.
(2)A proposal must include—
(a)a draft water shortage order,
(i)the deficiency or threat as respects the water supplies,
(ii)the steps that Scottish Water has taken to abate the deficiency or threat,
(iii)the steps (other than steps in accordance with the draft order) that Scottish Water intends to take in order to abate the deficiency or threat,
(iv)how Scottish Water considers that the taking of those steps will abate the deficiency or threat,
(v)any prior communications about the proposal between Scottish Water and persons likely to be affected by the draft order,
(c)such other information as the Scottish Ministers may reasonably require.
(3)A proposal must be accompanied by—
(a)a map or plan showing the location of—
(i)any source from which Scottish Water proposes to abstract water,
(ii)any place to which Scottish Water proposes to discharge water,
(iii)any works which Scottish Water proposes to carry out,
(iv)any premises at which Scottish Water proposes to take any other steps in order to abate the deficiency or threat,
(b)a copy of any associated application made by Scottish Water under the Controlled Activities Regulations,
(c)such other documents as the Scottish Ministers may reasonably require.
(4)The Scottish Ministers may instruct Scottish Water about the form in which a proposal is to be presented to them.
I38S. 38 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
39Making of orderS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may make an ordinary water shortage order in relation to an area if the first and second conditions are met.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may make an emergency water shortage order in relation to an area if the first, second and third conditions are met.
(3)The first condition is that Scottish Water has made a proposal.
(4)The second condition is that the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that the deficiency or threat in question exists.
(5)The third condition is that the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that there is a risk to the health, or social or economic well-being, of people in the area.
(6)The function of making a water shortage order is not exercisable by Scottish statutory instrument.
I39S. 39 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
40Content of orderS
(1)A water shortage order may contain such provision as the Scottish Ministers consider necessary or expedient to abate—
(2)In particular, a water shortage order may—
(a)permit Scottish Water to—
(i)abstract water from any source specified in the order,
(ii)discharge water to any place specified in the order,
(iii)carry out and maintain works on any premises specified in the order for any purpose specified in the order,
(b)impose conditions or restrictions on any abstraction or discharge of water so permitted,
(c)relax any requirement, restriction or obligation regarding the quantity, quality, pressure, filtration or treatment of water to which Scottish Water is subject in relation to the supply of water,
(d)restrict or prohibit the abstraction of water by any person from any source specified in the order,
(e)impose one or more water saving measures in relation to—
(i)persons of such descriptions as are specified in the order,
(ii)premises of such categories as are so specified,
(iii)other property of such types as are so specified,
(iv)such purposes or circumstances as are so specified.
(3)A water shortage order may include—
(a)provision by way of exceptions or exemptions,
(b)different provision for different purposes in any respects.
(4)An emergency water shortage order (but not an ordinary water shortage order) may permit Scottish Water to supply water by means other than through pipes.
I40S. 40 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
41Abstraction and dischargeS
(1)Permission as mentioned in section 40(2)(a)(i) or (ii) allows Scottish Water to abstract or (as the case may be) discharge the water even if—
(a)it is not otherwise entitled to do so,
(b)the abstraction or discharge would interfere with any right of any other person in the water.
(2)A restriction or prohibition as mentioned in section 40(2)(d) restricts or prohibits the abstraction of the water even if the restriction or prohibition interferes with any right of any person to abstract the water.
I41S. 41 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
42Scheduled provisionS
Schedule 1 makes further provision in relation to water shortage orders.
I42S. 42 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
Appeal and offenceS
43Appeal against orderS
(1)A person who is aggrieved by a water shortage order may appeal to the sheriff against—
(a)the making of the order,
(b)the terms of the order.
(2)An appeal under subsection (1) must be made—
(b)within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which notice of the order is published under paragraph 6 of schedule 1.
(3)The sheriff may suspend the effect of the order (or of any part of it) pending the determination of the appeal.
(4)In the appeal, the sheriff may—
(a)affirm the order,
(b)direct the Scottish Ministers to—
(i)amend the order in a specified manner,
(ii)revoke the order wholly or partly.
(5)The sheriff's determination of the appeal is final, except on a point of law.
I43S. 43 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
44Non-compliance offenceS
(1)A relevant person commits an offence if the person, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with—
(a)a water saving measure imposed by a water shortage order, or
(b)a restriction or prohibition on the abstraction of water imposed by such an order.
(2)In subsection (1), “relevant person” means person who is, or ought to be, aware of the order.
I44S. 44 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
45Corporate offendingS
(a)an offence under section 44(1) is committed by a relevant organisation, and
I45S. 45 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
Recommendations and directionsS
46Recommendations issuableS
(1)If Scottish Water believes that there is a threat of a serious deficiency of water supplies in an area, it must—
(a)publicise the threat in the area, and
(b)recommend that people in the area comply with such water saving measures as it considers will assist in abating the threat.
(2)Scottish Water must take such steps as it considers appropriate to bring its recommendation under subsection (1)(b) to the attention of people in the area.
I46S. 46 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
47Directions on functionsS
(1)The Scottish Ministers may give Scottish Water directions as to the exercise of its functions under a water shortage order.
(2)Scottish Water must comply with directions given to it under subsection (1).
(3)Directions under subsection (1) may vary or revoke earlier such directions.
(4)This section is without prejudice to any other enactment providing for the Scottish Ministers to give directions to Scottish Water.
I47S. 47 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
Definitions etc.S
I48S. 48 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
49Serious deficienciesS
The references in this Part to a serious deficiency of water supplies (whether actual or threatened) are to an insufficiency of water supplies available to Scottish Water to enable it to carry out its functions under Part II of the 1980 Act.
I49S. 49 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
50Controlled Activities RegulationsS
(2)An authorisation under the Controlled Activities Regulations is subject to any restriction or prohibition as mentioned in section 40(2)(d), so far as relevant in relation to the activities to which the authorisation relates.
(c)a reference to an application under the Controlled Activities Regulations is to an application in accordance with regulation 11 (including as applied by regulation 24) of those Regulations.
(b)section 38(3)(b),
(c)in schedule 1, paragraphs 2(5)(b)(iii), 3(2)(b)(iii) and 7(b)(ii).
(6)Regulations under subsection (4) are subject to the negative procedure.
I50S. 50 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
51Other expressions in PartS
“emergency water shortage order” means one under section 39(2),
“ordinary water shortage order” means one under section 39(1),
“proposal” means proposal under section 38(1) (relating to a water shortage order),
“water shortage order” means emergency water shortage order or ordinary water shortage order.
I51S. 51 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.
I52S. 53 in force at 10.6.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/163, art. 3, Sch.