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The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland) Regulations 2001

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Making and storage of silage

2.—(1) Subject to regulation 6, no person shall have custody or control of any crop which is being made into silage or of any silage which is being stored unless–

(a)it is kept in a silo in relation to which the requirements of Schedule 1 are satisfied or which is an exempt structure by virtue of regulation 5; or

(b)it is compressed in the form of bales which are wrapped and sealed within impermeable membranes (or are enclosed in impermeable bags) and are stored at least 10 metres from any inland or coastal waters.

(2) No person having custody or control of any crop which is being or has been made into silage in the manner described in paragraph (1)(b) shall open or remove the wrapping of any bales unless that person does so at a place at least 10 metres from any inland or coastal waters.

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