Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013

Additional notice

3 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where—

(a) the Scottish Ministers intend to make a water shortage order that would restrict or prohibit the abstraction of water by any person, and

(b) because the restriction or prohibition is not mentioned in the draft order, the person has not been given a notice under paragraph 2(5).

(2) Where this sub-paragraph applies, the Scottish Ministers must give the person—

(a) a copy of the proposal containing the draft order,

(b) a notice—

(i) explaining the nature and general effect of the draft order,

(ii) explaining the effect that the restriction or prohibition would have on the abstraction of water by the person,

(iii) explaining the effect that the restriction or prohibition would have on any associated authorisation under the Controlled Activities Regulations,

(iv) specifying the period for which the restriction or prohibition is likely to have effect,

(v) stating that representations about the proposal, and the restriction or prohibition, may be made by the person in writing to the Scottish Ministers within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given to the person.