Part 2Principal expressions

5Responsible authorities

1

For the purposes of this Act, responsible authorities are—

a

local authorities,

b

Scottish Water, and

c

such other public bodies and office-holders (or public bodies or office-holders of such descriptions) as the Scottish Ministers may designate by order.

2

Before making an order under subsection (1)(c), the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

SEPA,

b

every responsible authority,

c

the public bodies and office-holders who will be responsible authorities by virtue of the order being made, and

d

such other persons as they consider appropriate.