Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011

93 Powers of entry: supplementary S

(1) Where entry under section 91 is for a purpose in subsection (2)(k) of that section the right to enter extends to any neighbouring land.

(2) A right to enter land conferred by section 91 includes a right, subject in the case of a right exercisable in accordance with a warrant to the terms of the warrant, to—

(a) take on to the land such other persons and such materials and equipment (including vehicles) as may be reasonably required for the purposes of assisting the person,

(b) do anything else which is reasonably required in order to fulfil the purpose for which entry is taken.

(3) Except for a purpose referred to in section 91(2)(k), a person may not demand entry to land which is occupied unless either—

(a) at least 7 days' notice has been given to the occupier, or

(b) the entry is authorised by a warrant under section 92.

(4) Notice under subsection (3)(a) must—

(a) specify the purpose for which entry is required,

(b) specify so far as practicable the nature of the proposed works on the land.

(5) A person authorised by virtue of section 91 to enter land must on request produce written evidence of the authorisation.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 93(1) in force at 1.4.2016 by S.S.I. 2016/42, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

I2 S. 93(2)-(5) in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/63, art. 2, Sch.