# The Surface Waters (Shellfish) (Classification) (Scotland) Regulations 1997, Regulation 5: Derogations


The Scottish Environment Protection Agency may derogate from the requirements of these Regulations in the event of exceptional weather or geographical conditions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2470/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/surface-waters-shellfish-classification-scotland-regulations-1997/regulation-5
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