Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

[F1 27A Construction of references to Nature Conservancy Council. E+W+S

In this Part references to “the Nature Conservancy Council” are, unless the contrary intention appears, references—

(a) in relation to land in, or land covered by waters adjacent to, England, to the Nature Conservancy Council for England;

(b) in relation to land in, or land covered by waters adjacent to, Scotland, to [F2 Scottish Natural Heritage]]; and

(c) in relation to land in, or land covered by waters adjacent to, Wales, to the Countryside Council for Wales;

and references to “the Council” shall be construed accordingly.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 27A inserted (1.4.1991) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 132(1)(a), Sch. 9 para. 11(8); S.I. 1991/685, art.3.

F2 Words in s. 27A(b) substituted (1.4.1992) by Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28, SIF 46:1), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 8(3); S.I. 1991/2633, art.4.