# High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013, Section 1: Meaning of “high hedge”


(1) This Act applies in relation to a hedge (referred to in this Act as a “high hedge”) which—
(a) is formed wholly or mainly by a row of 2 or more trees or shrubs,
(b) rises to a height of more than 2 metres above ground level, and
(c) forms a barrier to light.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(c) a hedge is not to be regarded as forming a barrier to light if it has gaps which significantly reduce its overall effect as a barrier at heights of more than 2 metres.
(3) In applying this Act in relation to a high hedge no account is to be taken of the roots of a high hedge.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/6/section/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/high-hedges-scotland-act-2013/section-1
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