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Section 21 Representations to SNH on sites of special scientific interestF3I1

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Subsection (8) applies where—

(a)

any person with an interest in land which is a site of special scientific interest makes a representation to SNH in relation to—

(i)

any reason specified in an SSSI notification, or notification under section 5(1), in pursuance of section 3(4)(a)(ii), or

(ii)

any reason specified in a notification under subsection (1) of section 9 in pursuance of subsection (4)(a)(ii) of that section,

(b)

that person does not agree to withdraw the representation, and

(c)

the condition set out in subsection (7) is met.

(7)

That condition is that the representation is made—

(a)

before the expiry of the time limit for making representations in pursuance of paragraph 3(c) of schedule 1 with respect to the notification in question, or

(b)

if that time limit has expired, not less than 10 years have elapsed from the date—

(i)

on which the last such representation was made, or

(ii)

where no such representation has been made previously, on which the notification in question was given.

(8)

Where this subsection applies SNH must—

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consider the matter, and

(b)

take such action as it thinks fit.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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S. 21(1)-(5) repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 2(3)(a), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), Sch.

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S. 21(8)(a)(b) substituted for (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 2(3)(b), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), Sch.

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Words in s. 21 substituted (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 2(3)(c), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), Sch.

Modifications

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S. 21(1) transfer of functions (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 2(1)(2)134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), Sch.

Commencement

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S. 21 in force at 29.11.2004 by S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2