15Other authorities' duty to have due regard to the guiding principlesS
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(1)A responsible authority must, in doing anything in respect of which the duty under section 1 of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 (“the 2005 Act”) applies (requirement for environmental assessment), have due regard to the guiding principles on the environment.
(2)In subsection (1), “responsible authority” is to be construed in accordance with section 2 of the 2005 Act but does not include the Scottish Ministers or a Minister of the Crown.
Commencement Information
I1S. 15 in force at 29.3.2021 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2021/141, reg. 2, sch.
I2S. 15 in force at 16.11.2023 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2023/310, reg. 3(b)