# The Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017, Paragraph 1: Notice of entry

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(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply to the powers conferred on an enforcing authority by virtue of—
(a) regulation 29(1);
(b) paragraph 3(2)(a) of schedule 6;
(c) paragraph 3(2)(a) of schedule 7; and
(d) regulation 32(3)(a),
(in this schedule referred to as “the relevant provisions”).
(2) An enforcing authority is entitled to demand entry into any premises as of right by virtue of the relevant provisions only at a reasonable time, except in an emergency.
(3) Unless the premises are premises (other than a dwelling) of a water supplier, the enforcing authority must give 24 hours’ notice of the intended entry to the occupier of the premises.
(4) The powers are exercisable on behalf of an enforcing authority by any person designated in writing by the enforcing authority as a person who may exercise the powers on its behalf.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/282/schedule/8/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-intended-for-human-consumption-private-supplies-scotland-regulations-2017/schedule-8/paragraph-1
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