# Water (Scotland) Act 1980, Section 76P: Taking steps


(1) Subsections (2) to (6) apply in relation to the exercise of the authority mentioned in section 76O(1)(a) or (b).
(2) An approved person must, if required by the occupier of the premises—
(a) produce evidence of the approved person's identity (and approval), and
(b) explain the nature of the authority by (as the case may be)—
(i) reference to section 76M, or
(ii) showing a copy of the warrant.
(3) An approved person may take onto the premises—
(a) other persons acting under the approved person's direction,
(b) such equipment as is necessary in connection with the steps that may be taken there.
(4) The steps that may be taken by an approved person at the premises include—
(a) inspecting or measuring any water found there,
(b) carrying out tests on or taking samples from any soil, water or other substance found there,
(c) installing or maintaining any measuring, testing or sampling equipment for use there.
(5) An approved person may enter the premises only at a reasonable time.
(6) If the premises are unoccupied, an approved person must leave them as effectively secured against entry as they were when that person entered them.
(7) In subsections (2) to (6), “approved person” means person approved as mentioned in section 76O(2).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/45/section/76P (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-scotland-act-1980/section-76P
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