PART 2Control of water abstraction

Role of Ministers

15Suspension and revocation

1

The Scottish Ministers may suspend or revoke their approval of a qualifying abstraction—

a

if the holder requests that they do so,

b

if the holder—

i

breaches any conditions attached under section 12(1)(b), or

ii

fails to comply with section 13(1), or

I1c

in such other circumstances as they may by regulations prescribe.

2

Before imposing a suspension or revocation under subsection (1)(b) or (c), the Scottish Ministers must—

a

with reasons, inform the holder of their intention to do so,

b

allow the holder to make representations.