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Part 2SProvision of water and sewerage services

Definitions for PartS

27Meaning of “eligible premises”S

(1)In this Part, “eligible premises” means—

(a)in relation to the supply of water, premises which are (or are to be) connected to the public water supply system; and

(b)in relation to the provision of sewerage or the disposal of sewage, premises which are (or are to be) connected to the public sewerage system,

but not any dwelling.

(2)In subsection (1), “dwelling” means any dwelling within the meaning of Part II (Council tax: Scotland) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14) except the residential part of part residential subjects within the meaning of that Part of that Act.

(3)The Scottish Ministers may by order modify subsection (2) so as to vary the meaning of “dwelling”.

Commencement Information

I1S. 27 in force at 7.9.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/445, art. 2, Sch.

28Meaning of “public water supply system”S

(1)In this Part, the “public water supply system” means any and all of the mains and other pipes, water treatment works and other similar infrastructure which are (either or both)—

(a)vested in Scottish Water; or

(b)used by Scottish Water (or a person acting on its behalf or under its authority) in connection with the exercise of Scottish Water's core functions as respects the supply of water.

(2)In subsection (1), “mains” is to be construed in accordance with section 109(1) (interpretation) of the 1980 Act.

Commencement Information

I2S. 28 in force at 20.6.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, Sch. 1

29Meaning of “public sewerage system”S

(1)In this Part, the “public sewerage system” means any and all of the sewers (and junctions therewith), drains, SUD systems, sewage treatment works and other similar infrastructure which are (either or both)—

(a)vested in Scottish Water; or

(b)used by Scottish Water (or a person acting on its behalf or under its authority) in connection with the exercise of Scottish Water's core functions as respects the provision of sewerage or disposal of sewage.

(2)In subsection (1)—

Commencement Information

I3S. 29 in force at 20.6.2005 by S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, Sch. 1