Exercise of functionsS
23Value of water resourcesS
In section 25 (Scottish Water's general powers) of the 2002 Act, after subsection (1) there is inserted—
“(1A)Subsection (1) extends to allowing Scottish Water to engage in any activity that it considers will assist in the development of the value of Scotland's water resources (as construed in accordance with section 1 of the Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013).”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 23 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
24Development of assetsS
After section 50 of the 2002 Act there is inserted—
“50ADevelopment of assets
(1)So far as it considers is not inconsistent with the economic, efficient and effective exercise of its functions, Scottish Water must take reasonable steps to develop the commercial value of its assets and expertise.
(2)In complying with subsection (1), Scottish Water must have regard to any guidance for the time being issued by the Scottish Ministers.
(3)In this section, “assets” means property, rights and other assets (whether tangible or intangible).”.
Commencement Information
I2S. 24 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
25Supporting renewable energyS
After section 51 of the 2002 Act there is inserted—
“51ASupporting renewable energy
(1)So far as it considers is not inconsistent with the economic, efficient and effective exercise of its functions, Scottish Water must take reasonable steps to promote the use of its assets for the generation of renewable energy.
(2)In complying with subsection (1), Scottish Water must have regard to any guidance for the time being issued by the Scottish Ministers.
(3)In this section, “assets” means property, rights and other assets (whether tangible or intangible).”.
Commencement Information
I3S. 25 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)
26Meaning of core functionsS
In section 70 (interpretation) of the 2002 Act, for subsection (2) there is substituted—
“(2)In this Act, the references to core functions in relation to Scottish Water are to its functions under or by virtue of—
(a)the 1968 Act and the 1980 Act,
(b)any other enactment (including this Act) so far as relating to the provision of water or sewerage services in Scotland.”.
Commencement Information
I4S. 26 in force at 21.12.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/342, art. 2(a)