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(1)Subject to subsection (2) below, where [F1Scottish Water is] satisfied that premises are to be constructed within [F2its] area by any person, [F3it] may enter into an agreement with that person as respects the provision by that person or by [F4it] of sewers [F5, SUD systems ]and sewage treatment works to serve those premises, and any such agreement may specify the terms and conditions on which the work is to be carried out, including provision as to the taking over by [F6Scottish Water] of [F7SUD systems and] sewage treatment works so provided, and, in relation to any premises served or to be served by the sewers [F5, SUD systems ] or works, shall be enforceable against [F8Scottish Water] by the owner or occupier of the premises for the time being.
(2)An agreement under the foregoing subsection may only be entered into by [F9Scottish Water] where [F10it has] no duty under section 1 above to provide public sewers to serve the premises.
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F1Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 12(a)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F2Word in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 12(a)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F3Word in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 12(a)(iii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F4Word in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 12(a)(iv) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F5Words in s. 8(1) inserted (30.11.2007) by Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 3), s. 38(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(a); S.S.I. 2007/512, art. 2(c)
F6Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F7Words in s. 8(1) inserted (30.11.2007) by Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 3), s. 38(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(b); S.S.I. 2007/512, art. 2(c)
F8Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F9Words in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 12(b)(i) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F10Words in s. 8(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 12(b)(ii) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
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