# Water (Scotland) Act 1980, Section 13: Supply of water in bulk.

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(1) Scottish Water may enter into an agreement with any other persons . . . , for the giving by those other persons, and the taking by Scottish Water, of a supply of water in bulk for any period and on any terms and conditions, . . .
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(3) For the purpose of laying any pipes or installing any apparatus connected therewith, being pipes or apparatus required for giving or taking a supply of water in pursuance of an agreement . . . made under this section, Scottish Water may exercise, . . . the like powers with respect to laying mains and breaking open roads as are exercisable by it under this Act for the purpose of laying mains, but subject to the like conditions and obligations.
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(6) Nothing in this section shall affect any right of a navigation authority under any enactment to prohibit, or impose restrictions on, the supply of water in bulk by Scottish Water.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/45/section/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-scotland-act-1980/section-13
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