F1 SCHEDULES
C1SCHEDULE 5 Water Rights for Hydro-Electric Generating Stations in Scotland
Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
3
Where the abstraction, diversion, and use will, in the opinion of the Secretary of State—
a
substantially reduce the flow of water in any watercourse, he shall in the order prescribe the extent to which and the circumstances in which water may be taken ;
b
substantially reduce the level of water in any loch, he shall in the order either—
i
prescribe the extent to which and the circumstances in which water may be taken ; or
ii
prescribe the quantity of compensation water to be provided by the person ;
c
impound any watercourse, he shall in the order prescribe the quantity of compensation order to be provided by the person.
Sch. 5: transfer of functions (S.) (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7)