Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003

2003 asp 2

The Act – an Overview

Part 1  Access Rights

Section 10:  The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

41. Subsection (1) places a duty on Scottish Natural Heritage to draw up the Scottish Outdoor Access Code setting out in relation to access rights guidance on the circumstances in which those exercising access rights and the owners of relevant land may be regarded as acting in a way that is either responsible or irresponsible.

42. Subsections (2) to (4) set out the procedures which apply in respect of the preparation and approval of the Access Code, including the requirement for ministerial approval.

43. Subsection (5) requires that any Code approved by Ministers must also be approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament before it comes into operation.

44. Subsection (7) places a duty on Scottish Natural Heritage and local authorities to publicise the Access Code, and requires Scottish Natural Heritage to promote understanding of it.

45. Subsections (8) and (9) places duties on Scottish Natural Heritage to keep the Access Code under review, to consult such persons as it thinks fit when carrying out the review, and to make such modifications as it thinks fits (subject to the same procedures as apply to its initial approval).