Section 76B Temporary bans: procedureF1

(1)

A prohibition takes effect only if this section is complied with.

(2)

Before the period for which a prohibition is to apply the water undertaker must give notice of the prohibition and its terms—

(a)

in at least two newspapers circulating in the area to which it is to apply, and

(b)

on the water undertaker's internet website.

(3)

The notice must give details of how to make representations about the proposed prohibition.

(4)

The variation of a prohibition is to be treated as a prohibition for the purposes of this section.

(5)

A water undertaker must give notice of a revocation of a prohibition—

(a)

in at least two newspapers circulating in the area to which it is to apply, and

(b)

on the water undertaker's internet website.

(6)

The revocation may not take effect until at least one notice under subsection (5) has been given.

Annotations

F1: Ss. 76-76C substituted for s. 76 (1.9.2010 for specified purposes, 1.10.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 36, 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, arts. 3(3), 4, Sch. (with art. 5)

C1: Part III: definition of "consumer" applied (01.12.1991) by Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57, SIF 130), ss. 176(7), 225(2).
C2: Part III: definition of "water fittings" applied (01.12.1991) by Statutory Water Companies Act 1991 (c. 58, SIF 130), ss. 15(1), 17(2).
C3: Pt. 3 modified (E.) (24.3.2011) by The Hull and Goole Port Health Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/939), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2
C4: Pt. 3 functions transferred and modified (14.6.2016) by The River Tees Port Health Authority Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/644), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2
C5: Pt. 3: functions etc. assigned to the Port Health Authority and modified (31.3.2017) by The Weymouth Port Health Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/558), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2 (with art. 9(3))