Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013

Notice of extension

9 (1) This paragraph applies where the Scottish Ministers extend the period for which a water shortage order has effect under paragraph 8(3).

(2) Scottish Water must publish notice of the extension—

(a) in at least one newspaper circulating in the area to which the order relates,

(b) on its website, and

(c) in such other manner as it thinks fit.

(3) Where the order imposes water saving measures, Scottish Water must—

(a) publish notice of the extension—

(i) in at least one newspaper circulating in the area to which the order relates,

(ii) on its website, and

(iii) in such other manner as it thinks fit, and

(b) take such further steps as it considers appropriate to bring the extension to the attention of persons who are subject to the water saving measures.

(4) A notice under sub-paragraph (3) must specify—

(a) the water saving measures that are imposed by the order,

(b) the persons in relation to whom the measures are imposed,

(c) the circumstances (if any) that are specified in the order in relation to the measures.

(5) If sub-paragraph (3) applies, sub-paragraph (2) does not apply.

(6) Where the order restricts or prohibits the abstraction of water by any person, the Scottish Ministers must give the person notice of the extension.