66 Conservation of natural beauty. S
In the excersise of their functions relating to land under any enactment every Minister, government department and public body shall have regard to the desirability of conserving [F1the natural heritage of Scotland within the meaning of the Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 66 substituted (1.04.1992) by Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28, SIF 46:1), s. 27(1), Sch. 10, para. 4(7); S.I. 1991/2633, art.4.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 66 extended by Gas Act 1986 (c. 44 SIF 44:2), s. 67(1)(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xx), Sch. 8 para. 33
C2S. 66 extended by Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1), s. 112(1)(3), Sch. 16 para. 2(1)(9), Sch. 17 para. 33, 35(1)
C3S. 66 extended (1.3.1996) by 1995 c. 45, s. 16(1) Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(XV); S.I. 1996/218, art. 2