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Regulation 22 Sampling and analysis by persons other than islands or district council

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(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), an islands or district council may enter into arrangements with—

(a)

a relevant person for the taking and analysis of samples in accordance with these Regulations on behalf of, but at no expense to, the council; or

(b)

any other person for the analysis of samples in accordance with these Regulations on behalf of the council (whether or not involving the council in expense).

(2)

An islands or district council shall only enter into arrangements under paragraph (1) if they have reasonable grounds for believing that the tasks will be carried out by, or under the supervision of, a person competent to perform them and otherwise in accordance with these Regulations.

(3)

Arrangements under paragraph (1)(a) shall include a requirement for the results of any analysis to be sent to the council as soon as they are available.