(1)The Scottish Ministers may delegate the preparation and publication of the report under section 16AE to Scottish Natural Heritage.
(2)Any delegation must be made by written direction.
(3)The Scottish Ministers may modify or revoke a direction.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 16AA-16AF inserted (1.7.2024 for the insertion of ss. 16AC and 16AD, 22.7.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 4), ss. 10(2), 35(2) (with s. 30); S.S.I. 2024/168, sch. Pts. 1, 2