Countryside (Scotland) Act 1981
1 Grants and loans.
2 Extension of definition of “open country”.
3 Further provision in relation to access agreements.
4 Powers of Secretary of State in relation to acquisition of land for public access.
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6 Fines.
7 Amendment of certain references to local authorities, etc.
8 Establishment of regional parks.
9 Management agreements.
10 Extension of power to make byelaws.
11 Power of district and islands councils to control noise in the countryside.
12 Extension of powers of rangers.
13 Payment of compensation to memberes and staff of the Commission.
14 Minor and consequential amendments.
15 Repeals.
16 Expenses.
17 Interpretation.
18 Citation, etc.
SCHEDULE 1 Minor and Consequential Amendments
The Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 86)
1In section 5(1)(b), between the words “any” and “proposals”, there...
2In section 36(1)— (a) for the words “they apply” there...
3In section 43(5) (ploughing of public right of way), for...
4In section 65 (appointment to act as warden)—
The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c.65)
5In section 178(1) (local authority and planning authority for the...
SCHEDULE 2 Repeals

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Countryside (Scotland) Act 1981

1981 CHAPTER 44

An Act to make further provision for the better enjoyment of the Scottish countryside, and as respects the Countryside Commission for Scotland; to amend the Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967; and for connected purposes.