Part 4Scottish Fossil Code

I152Scottish Fossil Code

1

SNH must prepare and issue a code, to be known as the Scottish Fossil Code, setting out recommendations, advice and information relating to fossils.

2

The Code may, in particular, contain information on—

a

activities which are likely to damage fossils,

b

circumstances in which fossils should not be removed from land,

c

the manner in which fossils removed from land should be kept or otherwise treated.

3

SNH must review the Code from time to time and may, following such a review, revise it.

4

SNH must—

a

before preparing the Code, and

b

when reviewing it,

consult such persons appearing to them to have an interest in the geological features of land and such other persons as it thinks fit.

5

SNH must—

a

publish the Code and any revisions to it in such manner (including on the internet or by other electronic means) as it thinks fit, and

b

promote awareness and understanding of the Code and any revisions to it.