# Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Act 2025, Section 26: Initial categorisation of a disused tip

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) This section applies in relation to—
(a) a proposal under section 20 to register a disused tip, and
(b) a decision under section 21 to register a disused tip.
(2) In proposing or deciding on a tip’s category, the Authority must—
(a) have regard to the report of the full assessment carried out under section 16 in relation to the tip, and
(b) follow the policy in the statement published under section 25.
(3) The Authority may have regard to any other information it considers relevant in proposing or deciding on a tip’s category.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2025/4/section/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disused-mine-and-quarry-tips-wales-act-2025/section-26
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