56 Provisions as to supply of water to agricultural subjects.S
(1)Where a supply of water for purposes other than domestic purposes is provided for premises being agricultural lands and heritages, [F1Scottish Water] shall require the supply to be taken either by meter or on other specified terms as [F2it] may from time to time in [F3its] discretion determine.
(2)Where [F4Scottish Water supplies] water by meter for purposes other than domestic purposes to any premises being agricultural lands and heritages and also [F5supplies] water for domestic purposes to any dwelling house comprised in such premises, [F6Scottish Water] shall, if it is reasonably practicable so to do, provide the whole supply of water to such premises and dwelling house through a single meter.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 56(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 38(a)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)
F2Word in s. 56(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 38(a)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)
F3Word in s. 56(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 38(a)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)
F4Words in s. 56(2) substituted (1.4.2002 subject to art. 3 of the commencing S.S.I.) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 38(b)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)
F5Word in s. 56(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 38(b)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)
F6Words in s. 56(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71(1), Sch. 6 para. 38(b)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2(3)