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SCHEDULE 6S Modifications of Water (Scotland) Act 1980

32(1)Section 50 (power to require supply by meter) is amended as follows.S

(2)The existing provision becomes subsection (1).

(3)In that subsection—

(a)for “A water authority” substitute “ Scottish Water ”,

(b)the word “or” following paragraph (c) is repealed.

(4)At the end of that subsection insert ; or

(e)any other premises specified, or of a description specified, in an order made by the Scottish Ministers.

(2)Before making an order under subsection (1)(e) the Scottish Ministers shall consult such persons as they think fit.

(3)The power to make such an order shall be exercisable by statutory instrument; and a statutory instrument containing such an order shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.