Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6)

SCHEDULE 1 Notifications relating to sites of special scientific interest: procedure

Referral to Advisory Committee

9 Where—

(a) SNH has received a representation made within the period specified in the notification by virtue of paragraph 3(c), and

(b) it is required by subsection (8) of section 21 to refer the matter to the Advisory Committee,

SNH must not confirm the notification unless it has complied with paragraphs (a) and (b) of that subsection.