# The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 3) (England) Order 2005, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force in relation to England, certain provisions of the Water Act 2003, namely section 58 (1), (5), (6) and (8) for the purposes of making regulations in relation to England.
Section 58(1) provides for amendments to be made to the Water Act 2003.
Section 58(5) substitutes section 89 of the Water Industry Act 1991 which provides for consultations and introduces new powers to make regulations on the consultation process which relevant authorities will have to follow before requesting water undertakers to enter into arrangements or varying or terminating or maintaining them.
Section 58(6) replaces section 90 of the Water Industry Act 1991 in relation to indemnities in respect of fluoridation.
Section 58(8) of the Water Act 2003 amends section 213 of the Water Industry Act 1991 and provides for the first exercise by the Secretary of State of the power to make regulations under sections 89 and 90 of the Water Industry Act 1991 to be by affirmative resolution procedure.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/344/note (the official version)
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