# Reservoirs Act 1975, Schedule 2: Liability for Damage and Injury


Where damage or injury is caused by the escape of water from a reservoir constructed after the year 1930 under statutory powers granted after July 1930, the fact that the reservoir was so constructed shall not exonerate the persons for the time being having the management and control of the reservoir from any indictment, action or other proceedings to which they would otherwise have been liable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/23/schedule/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reservoirs-act-1975/schedule-2
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