[F161F Powers of internal drainage boards and local authorities to facilitate spray irrigation.E+W
(1)Any internal drainage board or local authority may, with the consent of the [F2appropriate agency], operate any drainage works under the control of the board or authority so as to manage the level of water in a watercourse for the purpose of facilitating spray irrigation.
(2)Subsection (1) above is without prejudice to—
(a)the powers of an internal drainage board or local authority in relation to drainage; or
(b)any requirement—
(i)for any other consent of the [F2appropriate agency] or any other person; or
(ii)for any licence, approval, authorisation or other permission or registration.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 61F inserted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22, para. 193 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1995/186, art. 3
F2Words in s. 61F substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 332 (with Sch. 7)