Part 5Public health functions of local authorities

Appeals

I184Appeal to sheriff principal

1

A person who appealed under section 83(1) may, with the leave of the sheriff, appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (2) to the sheriff principal.

2

A decision referred to in subsection (1) is a decision of the sheriff—

a

to confirm the notice appealed against;

b

not to remove or vary any requirement specified in the notice.

3

A local authority may, with the leave of the sheriff, appeal against a decision mentioned in subsection (4) to the sheriff principal.

4

A decision referred to in subsection (3) is a decision of the sheriff—

a

to revoke the notice appealed against;

b

to remove or vary any requirement specified in the notice.

5

On an appeal under this section, the sheriff principal may—

a

confirm the decision appealed against;

b

modify that decision;

c

quash that decision;

d

make such other order as the sheriff principal considers appropriate.