Part 5Powers to enter and use land

I140Notice of entry

1

Ministers must give the owners and occupiers of land—

a

at least 28 days' notice of their intention to enter land under section 37 or 39,

b

at least 7 days' notice before first entering any land under section 38, and

c

at least 3 days' notice before any subsequent entry on that land under section 38.

2

The notice must specify the purpose for which Ministers intend to enter the land.

3

This section does not apply where Ministers consider that they need to enter land under section 38(d) or (e) urgently in order to protect the Forth Crossing works, any flora or fauna, or any building or other property.