Explanatory Notes

Forth Crossing Act 2011

2011 asp 2

20 January 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 – Taking Title to Land

Section 33 – Severance of agricultural land

119.The scheme impacts on agricultural land, particularly south of the Forth. Section 33 ensures that sections 31 and 32 do not apply in relation to agricultural land(17), which is covered by specific provisions within sections 49 (notice to treat in respect of part of agricultural land) and section 50 (effect of counter-notice under section 49) of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.56).

17

Agricultural land is defined in section 80(1) (general interpretation) of the Land Compensation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.56).