PART 2Control of water abstraction

Introduction

I16Prohibition arising

1

A qualifying abstraction is prohibited if it is not—

a

approved as described in subsection (2), or

b

exempt by virtue of section 7.

2

It is approved if—

a

it has been approved by the Scottish Ministers under this Part, and

b

their approval has not ceased to have effect by reason of—

i

the expiry of any period specified under section 12(1)(a) (including where extended), or

ii

the imposition of a suspension or revocation under section 15(1)(a) to (c).