SCHEDULE 1Water shortage orders
Notice of extension
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1
This paragraph applies where the Scottish Ministers extend the period for which a water shortage order has effect under paragraph 8(3).
2
Scottish Water must publish notice of the extension—
a
in at least one newspaper circulating in the area to which the order relates,
b
on its website, and
c
in such other manner as it thinks fit.
3
Where the order imposes water saving measures, Scottish Water must—
a
publish notice of the extension—
i
in at least one newspaper circulating in the area to which the order relates,
ii
on its website, and
iii
in such other manner as it thinks fit, and
b
take such further steps as it considers appropriate to bring the extension to the attention of persons who are subject to the water saving measures.
4
A notice under sub-paragraph (3) must specify—
a
the water saving measures that are imposed by the order,
b
the persons in relation to whom the measures are imposed,
c
the circumstances (if any) that are specified in the order in relation to the measures.
5
If sub-paragraph (3) applies, sub-paragraph (2) does not apply.
6
Where the order restricts or prohibits the abstraction of water by any person, the Scottish Ministers must give the person notice of the extension.