SCHEDULE 1Water shortage orders

Appeal against extension

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1

A person who is aggrieved by the extension of the period for which a water shortage order has effect under paragraph 8(3) may appeal to the sheriff.

2

An appeal under sub-paragraph (1) must be made—

a

by way of summary application,

b

within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which notice of the extension is published under paragraph 9.

3

The sheriff may suspend the effect of the order (or of any part of it) pending the determination of the appeal.

4

In the appeal, the sheriff may—

a

affirm or quash the extension,

b

direct the Scottish Ministers to amend the order in a specified manner.

5

The sheriff's determination of the appeal is final, except on a point of law.