Section 42 Execution of works by local authorities for other persons.

Scotland

(1)

Where by virtue of this Act or anything done thereunder a person is authorised or required to carry out any works, F1Scottish Water may carry out those works at the request of that person and may recover from him F2its reasonable expenses for so doing.

(2)

In carrying out such works F3Scottish Water shall have all the rights and powers which the person who made the request as aforesaid would have in relation thereto.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 42(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 37(a) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F2: Words in s. 42(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 37(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2
F3: Words in s. 24(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2