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Water Resources (Scotland) Act 2013

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15(1)Sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) apply in relation to the exercise of the authority mentioned in paragraph 14(1)(a) or (b).

(2)An approved person must, if required by the occupier of the premises—

(a)produce evidence of the approved person’s identity (and approval), and

(b)explain the nature of the authority by (as the case may be)—

(i)reference to paragraph 12, or

(ii)showing a copy of the warrant.

(3)An approved person may take onto the premises—

(a)other persons acting under the approved person’s direction,

(b)such equipment as is necessary in connection with the steps that may be taken there.

(4)The steps that may be taken by an approved person on the premises include—

(a)carrying out any inspection or test, or taking any measurement, there,

(b)installing or maintaining any measuring, testing or sampling equipment for use there.

(5)An approved person may enter the premises only at a reasonable time.

(6)If the premises are unoccupied, an approved person must leave them as effectively secured against entry as they were when that person entered them.

(7)In sub-paragraphs (2) to (6), “approved person” means person approved as mentioned in paragraph 14(2).

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