Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c.28)S
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53(1)The Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 shall be amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In section 22(1)(interpretation), in the definition of “land”, the word “estate,” shall cease to have effect.
(3)In Schedule 1 (constitution and proceedings of Scottish Natural Heritage), in paragraph 19—
(a)in sub-paragraph (1), after the words “to land” insert “ which or ”; and
(b)for sub-paragraph (2) substitute—
“(2)In sub-paragraph (1) above—
“interest” includes any right over the land, whether exercisable by virtue of ownership or by virtue of a licence or agreement and, without prejudice to that generality, includes sporting rights; and
“land” includes—
(i)land covered by water; and
(ii)salmon fishings.”.