# Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 (repealed 27.5.1997), Section 56A: [Hazardous substances.

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(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section . . . , it shall be the duty of the planning authority to control hazardous substances in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(2) An urban development corporation shall control hazardous substances in their area if they are the planning authority in relation to all kinds of development.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52/section/56A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/town-and-country-planning-scotland-act-1972-repealed-2751997/section-56A
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