(1)If the Scottish Ministers approve a qualifying abstraction, they may—
(a)specify the period for which their approval has effect,
(b)attach conditions to their approval.
(2)Conditions under subsection (1)(b) may—
(a)impose restrictions on—
(i)the rate at which water may be abstracted (above the relevant threshold),
(ii)the purposes for which the water may be used,
(b)require that particular steps be taken in relation to the abstraction or any associated operations,
(c)relate to compensation for any adverse impact of a specific kind caused by the abstraction,
(d)concern such other matters as the Scottish Ministers consider to be relevant.
(3)It is the holder who is subject to any conditions attached under subsection (1)(b).
(4)Except with the Scottish Ministers’ prior consent, their approval of a qualifying abstraction is not transferable by the holder to another person.
(5)After consulting the holder, the Scottish Ministers may—
(a)under subsection (1)(a), extend any period specified under that subsection,
(b)under subsection (1)(b)—
(i)vary or remove any conditions attached to their approval, or
(ii)attach new conditions to their approval.