19(1)For the purposes of the application of any enactment or rule of law to land [F1which or] an interest in which belongs to SNH, and which is managed as a nature reserve, SNH shall be deemed to be a Government department; and any other land occupied by it shall be deemed, for the purpose of any rate on property, to be property occupied by or on behalf of the Crown for public purposes.S
[F2(2)In sub-paragraph (1) above—
“ interest ” includes any right over the land, whether exercisable by virtue of ownership or by virtue of a licence or agreement and, without prejudice to that generality, includes sporting rights; and
“ land ” includes—
land covered by water; and
salmon fishings.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(1) inserted (28.11.2004) by 2000 asp 5, s. 76(1), 77, Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 53(3)(a) (with ss. 58, 62, 75); S.S.I. 2003/456, art. 2
F2Sch. 1 para. 19(2) substituted (28.11.2004) by 2000 asp 5, ss. 76(1), 77, Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 53(3)(b) (with ss. 58, 62, 75); S.S.I. 2003/456, art. 2
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 19 wholly in force at 27.11.1991 see s. 28(2) and S.I. 1991/2633, art. 3, Sch.