Water (Scotland) Act 1980

[F176FCEffect, confirmation and variation of a notice under section 76FBS

(1)The provisions of section 76H(1) to (10) below shall have effect in relation to notices served under section 76FB above subject to the modifications set out in subsection (2) below.

(2)The modifications to section 76H are—

(a)subsections (3)(c), (5)(b) and (5A) do not apply;

(b)for “76G” in each place where it occurs substitute “76FB”;

(c)for “relevant person” in both places where it occurs substitute “responsible person”;

(d)for “76G(2)(c) and (d)” in both places where it occurs substitute “76FB(3)(f) and (g)”; and

(e)in subsection (5)(a), omit the words “, except where the case is one to which paragraph (b) below applies,”.

(3)Any responsible person on whom a notice is served under section 76FB above, who fails without reasonable excuse to take any step as specified in the notice within the period so specified shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.]

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