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Countryside Act 1968
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Countryside Act 1968
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2012-07-02
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2006-10-01
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2006-05-11
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2006-05-02
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2006-03-16
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2005-02-01
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2004-11-28
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2004-10-31
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2004-07-22
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# Countryside Act 1968
### The Countryside Commission
### The Countryside Agency
#### General functions of the Commission
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- (2) The functions conferred by this Act on the said Agency (in this Act referred to as “*the Agency*”) are to be exercised for the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside, and encouraging the provision and improvement, for persons resorting to the countryside, of facilities for the enjoyment of the countryside and of open-air recreation and the study of nature in the countryside ; and the purposes for which the functions of the Council in Wales are to be exercised are the corresponding purposes specified in section 130(2) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- (3) The Agencyand the Council shall each have power—
- (3) The Agency and the Council shall each have power—
- (a) to make such charges for any of their services as they think fit,
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- (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (5) In sections 1 . . . of the Act of 1949 for the words “National Parks Agency” there shall be substituted the words “ Countryside Agency ”, . . . .
- (5) In sections 1 . . . of the Act of 1949 for the words “National Parks Agency” there shall be substituted the words “Countryside Agency”, . . ..
- (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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#### General functions of the Agency.
#### Country parks: sailing, boating, bathing and fishing.
#### Access to open country: rivers, canals and woodlands.
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##### 15A
- (1) The Nature Conservancy Council may in circumstances set out in subsection (2) acquire compulsorily all or any part of the land referred to in section 15(2).
- (2) The circumstances are—
- (a) that the Nature Conservancy Council are satisfied that they are unable to conclude, on reasonable terms, such an agreement as is referred to in section 15(2), or
- (b) that they have entered into such an agreement, but they are satisfied it has been breached in such a way that the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features referred to there are not being conserved satisfactorily.
- (3) A dispute about whether or not there has been a breach of the agreement for the purposes of subsection (2)(b) shall be determined by an arbitrator appointed by the Lord Chancellor.
- (4) Where the Nature Conservancy Council have acquired land compulsorily under this section, they may—
- (a) themselves take steps to conserve the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features in question, or
- (b) dispose of the land on terms designed to secure that those flora, fauna or features are satisfactorily conserved.
- (5) In this section, “*Nature Conservancy Council*” means English Nature as respects land in England, and the Council as respects land in Wales.
#### Access to open country: rivers, canals and woodlands.
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#### Crown land.
##### 47A
- (1) Sections 6 to 9 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (2) Sections 10, . . . and 20 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority.
- (3) Section 16 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority and the Broads were a National Park.
- (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (5) Sections 43 to 45 shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (6) In this section “*the Broads*” has the same meaning as in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988.
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## Editorial notes
[^c6834671]: Word in long title substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416) art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 4(5)
[^c6834681]: References to a local planning authority to be construed in accordance with [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 184(1)(2)(b)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/184/1/2/b/4/5), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17)
[^c6834691]: Act wholly in force at 3.8.1968, see [s. 50(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/3)
[^c6834701]: Act: functions transferred (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(a)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/a/8), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834711]: Act modified (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/b/c), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834721]: Act amended (1.4.1996) by [S.I. 1996/593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/regulation/2), [sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/schedule/1) Act (except s. 47(4)): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/672](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/schedule/1)
[^c6834951]: Words in s. 1 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6834961]: S. 1(1)(1A) substituted (1. 4. 1991) for subsection (1) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6834981]: Words in s. 1(1)(1A) substituted (19.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/2/3)
[^c9479081]: Words in s. 1 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c9479091]: Words in s. 1 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6835011]: Words in s. 1(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/i); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835021]: Words in s. 1(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/ii); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835041]: Words in s. 1(3) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835051]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97) .
[^c6835061]: S. 1(4) repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835071]: The text of s. 1(5) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6835081]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835121]: S. 1(6) repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6836121]: Words in s. 2 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6836131]: S. 2 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6836151]: Words in s. 2(1) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836171]: Words in s. 2(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c9479111]: Words in s. 2 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6836201]: Words in s. 2(2)(3) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836281]: Words in s. 2(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836341]: Words in s. 2(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836371]: S. 2(5)(b) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6836391]: Words in s. 2(5)(b) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836451]: Words in s. 2(6) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/f); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836461]: Words in s. 2(6) substituted (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 46(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/46/3), [Sch. 4 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/4/paragraph/4) (with [s. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/43)); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/b/j); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/b/j)
[^c6836481]: Word in s. 2(7)-(9) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/g); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836551]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/7)
[^c6836591]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6836601]: S. 3 repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 47(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/47/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6836891]: S. 4(1) substituted for s. 4(1)(2) by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/40)
[^c6836901]: Words in s. 4 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6836911]: Words in s. 4(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836921]: Words in s. 4(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/1) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7)); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6836961]: Words in s. 4(3) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836981]: Words in s. 4(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837001]: Words in s. 4(5) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837041]: Words in s. 4(6) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837071]: S. 5 repealed and superseded by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [s. 9(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/section/9/4), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6837151]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19..9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837161]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51), [s. 102](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/section/102), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/schedule/17)
[^c6837181]: [S. 6(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/2/c) and the word “or” immediately preceding it repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/schedule/1)
[^c6837211]: [S. 6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/4)—(7) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837221]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837231]: [1875 c. 55](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1875/55)(**100:1**).
[^c6837241]: [1890 c. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1890/59)(**100:1**).
[^c6837251]: [1907 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1907/53)(**100:1**).
[^c6837261]: [1925 c. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/71)(**100:1**).
[^c6837271]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6837281]: [1972 c.70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6837381]: Ss. 6-8 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837391]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6837401]: Words in [s. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/8) substituted (20.02.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6837411]: Words in s. 8(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/5); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837421]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837431]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6837441]: S. 9 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/b) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837451]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^c6837461]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20)(**98:1**).
[^c6837471]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/xxii), [Sch. 8 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/8/paragraph/33)
[^c6837481]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 112(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/112/1/3), [Sch. 16 para. 2(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/16/paragraph/2/1/9), [Sch. 17 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/33), [35(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/35/1)
[^c6837491]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2)
[^c6837741]: S.12 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/4), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837751]: Words in [s. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6837761]: Words in [s. 12(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12/1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837771]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (23.11.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/2)
[^c6837801]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(2), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6837821]: Words in s. 12(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837831]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/13/1)
[^c6837841]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837851]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6838131]: S. 13 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838141]: S. 13(4) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6838151]: Words in [s. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/13) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6838161]: Words in s. 13(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/7); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3)
[^c6838171]: Words in s. 13(6)(a) substituted (1.1.1996) by [1995 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21), [ss. 314(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/314/2), [316(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/316/2), [Sch. 13 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/schedule/13/paragraph/41) (with [s. 312(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/312/1))
[^c6838181]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(3), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838191]: S. 13(11) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2560](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/schedule)
[^c6838201]: Words in s. 13(12) substituted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25) s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 8(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1996/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6838211]: [S. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/14) repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/42), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838451]: S. 15 amended (30.1.2001) by [1981 c. 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 28J(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/28J/13) (as substituted (30.1.2001) for s. 28 by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/1), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 9 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/9/paragraph/1) (with [Sch. 11 paras. 1-17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/20)))
[^c6838461]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838471]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^c6838481]: Words in s. 15(2) repealed (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [ss. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838491]: Words in s. 15(2) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838501]: Word in s. 15(2) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/3), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838511]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6838521]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6838531]: [S. 15(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/15/6A) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838541]: Words in [s. 15(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/15/6A) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/i)
[^c6838551]: Words in [s. 15(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/15/6A) substituted (1.4.1992) by [Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28), [s. 4(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/section/4/6), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/schedule/2/paragraph/3); [S.I. 1991/2633](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633/article/4).
[^c6838871]: S. 15A inserted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838881]: [S. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/16) extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838891]: [S. 16(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/16/6)(*b*) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt.I
[^c6838901]: Words added by [Transport Act 1968 (c. 73, SIF 126)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73), [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73/section/111)
[^c6838911]: [1968 c. 73](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73)(**126**).
[^c6838921]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(4), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838931]: [S. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/17) repealed by [Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65), [Sch. 34 Pt. III](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65/schedule/34/part/III)
[^c6838951]: [S. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/19) repealed (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art.3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838961]: [S. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/20) amended by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 17 Pt. III para. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17/part/III/paragraph/37)
[^c6839031]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6839071]: Words in [s. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/21) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839091]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 114(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/114/2)
[^c6839101]: [S. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/22) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6839281]: [S. 23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/2) restricted by [New Forest Act 1970 (c. 21, SIF 29:8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21), [s. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21/section/1/2)
[^c6839291]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839301]: Words in [s. 23(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/5) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839311]: Words in [s. 23(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/5) expressed to be inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/8); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839321]: [S. 23(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/6) substituted (16.3.2000) by [S.I. 2000/746](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/2), [Sch. para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/schedule/paragraph/6)
[^c6839331]: S. 24(3) repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839341]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10)(**54**).
[^c6839351]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839401]: [Ss. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/25), [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/26) repealed by [Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (c. 78, SIF 123:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78/schedule/25) and [Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 (c. 52, SIF 123:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52), [Sch. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52/schedule/23)
[^c6839411]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839461]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839471]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/a)
[^c6839481]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66)(**59**).
[^c6839501]: Words repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839511]: S. 27(8) inserted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/2)
[^c6839521]: [S. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/28), [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/29) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6839561]: [S. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30) amended (*prosp.*) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 53(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/53/5), [103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3)
[^c6839571]: [S. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 66(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/66/3)
[^c6839581]: Words in [s. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/2)
[^c6839591]: [S. 30(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/5) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/3)
[^c6839601]: [S. 30(6)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/6/7) repealed by [Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20/schedule/9/part/I)
[^c6839611]: [S. 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/32) repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839621]: [Ss. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/33)—35 repealed by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6839631]: [S. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/36) repealed by [Derelict Land Act 1982 (c. 42, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42/schedule)
[^c6839791]: S. 37 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6839801]: S. 37 applied (E.W.) (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839811]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/9)
[^c6839821]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839831]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by virtue of [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/3); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839841]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/ii)
[^c6839911]: S. 38 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7) S. 38 applied (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839921]: Words in s. 38 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839931]: Words in s. 38 inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/9); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839951]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(5), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6839961]: [S. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/39) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6840001]: [S. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/40) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840251]: S. 41 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/c)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6840261]: Words inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/a)
[^c6840271]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6840281]: S. 41(1A) inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/b)
[^c6840291]: Words in s. 41 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6840301]: Words in s. 41(2) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840311]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840331]: Words in s. 41(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840341]: S. 41(8) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/49/4)
[^c6840361]: Words in s. 41(8) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840371]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840391]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840641]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6840651]: Words in [s. 42(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/1) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840661]: Words in [s. 42(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/4/a) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by virtue of [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/1), [Sch. 15 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/15/paragraph/11); [S.I. 1991/1042](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042/article/2/1).
[^c6840671]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840681]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840741]: Ss. 43-45 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840751]: Word in s. 45(1) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6840761]: Words in s. 45(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/11); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840771]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6840861]: Words in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) repealed (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840871]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^c6840881]: Word in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6840891]: Words in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/12); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840901]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 108(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/108/3)
[^c6840911]: [S. 47(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47/5) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6840931]: [S. 47A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A) inserted (E.W.) by [Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4), [ss. 2(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/2/5/6), [23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/23/2), [27(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/27/2), [Sch. 3 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/schedule/3/paragraph/6)
[^c6840941]: Word in [s. 47A(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/2) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840951]: [S. 47A(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/4) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6841101]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97).
[^c6841111]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/b)
[^c6841121]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6841131]: Definition in s. 49(2) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6841141]: Definition in s. 49(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/13); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6841151]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1970/1681](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/2), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/6/3)
[^c6841161]: Definitions repealed by [Water Act 1973 (c. 37, SIF 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37), [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37/schedule/9)
[^c6841171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841181]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6841191]: [S. 50(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/4) repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841201]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841211]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841231]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/2)
[^c6841241]: [1981 c. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67)(**28:1**).
[^c6841251]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/3)
[^c6841261]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/4)
[^c6841271]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/5)
[^c6841281]: [1899 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1899/30)(**25**).
[^c6841291]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6841301]: [1972 c. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6841311]: [1959 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1959/53)(**123:1**).
[^c6841321]: Para. 6 extended by [Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48), [Sch. 4 para. 93(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48/schedule/4/paragraph/93/1) (xxix) and [Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16, SIF:9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16), [Sch. 2 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4); amended by [British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38), [Sch.3 para. 10(2)(b)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38/schedule/3/paragraph/10/2/b/6)
[^c6841331]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1), (xxii), Sch. 8 para. 33
[^c6841341]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2) Sch. 2 para. 6 modified (1.4.2001) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/37), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(2)(m)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1/2/m) (with [ss. 105(2)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/105/2/5), [106(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/106/4)); [S.I. 2001/869](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869/article/2)
[^c6841351]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para 48(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/2)
[^c6841361]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^c6841221]: [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2) extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6841371]: [Sch. 3 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/I) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 para. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6841381]: [Sch. 3 Pts. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/II)—IV repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 73(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/73/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6841391]: [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/4) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841401]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^key-ad267c86fde35980881e69b339ba1b45]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-74252307ea38fb8f0736f78fc018bc49]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-ac14f224354ccd596f55f4a58a2af392]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-d722474feb5b5f7e21902db698c10e2d]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3));[S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-47ed01a56c547e05b90dcf0e7cba1ae3]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-523c6e8431993ee15eafa223d3eaeb65]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-4f5a807d87feae1f8bba460208c63eea]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-c2a3aa5e239eb8dfae1210d832b34e15]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-59ead4bc65f38c52a8f19c1d99177d43]: [S. 10(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/10/1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xix)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xix) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-4622763e4a10943a219c2bda88cf0d14]: S. 4 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xvi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xvi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-384901208888a67e7bde0d2cbf8e19e1]: [S. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/7) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xvii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-eb89023b993b63f78606d59f6edf28d2]: S. 9 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xviii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xviii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-24d36e58df62dad82c94a2e57fbe9251]: S. 27(1) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-92fa2d526de71ccbbe4bd20afe829326]: S. 27(4) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xx)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xx) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-5eee4f263aecfa430c65a0a8ac67c8e1]: S. 41 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxi) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-ec08af63866bce3faab25f96238ec233]: [S. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^key-e0c8c236635b0759c9f9ac4832714738]: S. 45 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (with effect in accordance with art. 25(1) of the amending S.I.) by [The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Establishment of Conservation Board) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1777)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/1), [25(2)(xxiii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/25/2/xxiii) (with [art. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1777/article/35))
[^M_F_d076b23d-a67b-47ad-9e3d-cadbe70a2873]: Word in s. 1 cross-heading substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
#### New functions of the Agency.
#### Country parks: sailing, boating, bathing and fishing.
#### Compulsory purchase.
##### 15A
- (1) The Nature Conservancy Council may in circumstances set out in subsection (2) acquire compulsorily all or any part of the land referred to in section 15(2).
- (2) The circumstances are—
- (a) that the Nature Conservancy Council are satisfied that they are unable to conclude, on reasonable terms, such an agreement as is referred to in section 15(2), or
- (b) that they have entered into such an agreement, but they are satisfied it has been breached in such a way that the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features referred to there are not being conserved satisfactorily.
- (3) A dispute about whether or not there has been a breach of the agreement for the purposes of subsection (2)(b) shall be determined by an arbitrator appointed by the Lord Chancellor.
- (4) Where the Nature Conservancy Council have acquired land compulsorily under this section, they may—
- (a) themselves take steps to conserve the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features in question, or
- (b) dispose of the land on terms designed to secure that those flora, fauna or features are satisfactorily conserved.
- (5) In this section, “*Nature Conservancy Council*” means English Nature as respects land in England, and the Council as respects land in Wales.
#### Access to open country: rivers, canals and woodlands.
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#### Crown land.
##### 47A
- (1) Sections 6 to 9 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (2) Sections 10, . . . and 20 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority.
- (3) Section 16 of this Act shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local planning authority and the Broads were a National Park.
- (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (5) Sections 43 to 45 shall have effect as if the Broads Authority were a local authority.
- (6) In this section “*the Broads*” has the same meaning as in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988.
## Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
## Parts II-IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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## Editorial notes
[^c6834671]: Word in long title substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416) art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 4(5)
[^c6834681]: References to a local planning authority to be construed in accordance with [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 184(1)(2)(b)(4)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/184/1/2/b/4/5), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17)
[^c6834691]: Act wholly in force at 3.8.1968, see [s. 50(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/3)
[^c6834701]: Act: functions transferred (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(a)(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/a/8), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834711]: Act modified (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(2)(b)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/2/b/c), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6834721]: Act amended (1.4.1996) by [S.I. 1996/593](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593), [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/regulation/2), [sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/593/schedule/1) Act (except s. 47(4)): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/672](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/schedule/1)
[^c6834951]: Words in s. 1 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6834961]: S. 1(1)(1A) substituted (1. 4. 1991) for subsection (1) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6834981]: Words in s. 1(1)(1A) substituted (19.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/2/3)
[^c9479081]: Words in s. 1 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c9479091]: Words in s. 1 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6835011]: Words in s. 1(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/i); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835021]: Words in s. 1(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/b/ii); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835041]: Words in s. 1(3) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6835051]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97) .
[^c6835061]: S. 1(4) repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835071]: The text of s. 1(5) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6835081]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6835121]: S. 1(6) repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6836121]: Words in s. 2 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6836131]: S. 2 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6836151]: Words in s. 2(1) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836171]: Words in s. 2(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c9479111]: Words in s. 2 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6836201]: Words in s. 2(2)(3) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836281]: Words in s. 2(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836341]: Words in s. 2(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836371]: S. 2(5)(b) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6836391]: Words in s. 2(5)(b) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836451]: Words in s. 2(6) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/f); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836461]: Words in s. 2(6) substituted (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 46(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/46/3), [Sch. 4 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/4/paragraph/4) (with [s. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/43)); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/b/j); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(b)(j)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/b/j)
[^c6836481]: Word in s. 2(7)-(9) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(3)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/3/g); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836551]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/7)
[^c6836591]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6836601]: S. 3 repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 47(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/47/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6836891]: S. 4(1) substituted for s. 4(1)(2) by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/40)
[^c6836901]: Words in s. 4 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6836911]: Words in s. 4(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836921]: Words in s. 4(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/1) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7)); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6836961]: Words in s. 4(3) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6836981]: Words in s. 4(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837001]: Words in s. 4(5) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837041]: Words in s. 4(6) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/4/e); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837071]: S. 5 repealed and superseded by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [s. 9(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/section/9/4), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6837151]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19..9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837161]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51), [s. 102](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/section/102), [Sch. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/51/schedule/17)
[^c6837181]: [S. 6(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/2/c) and the word “or” immediately preceding it repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2650/schedule/1)
[^c6837211]: [S. 6(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6/4)—(7) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6837221]: [Ss. 6-8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/6) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837231]: [1875 c. 55](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1875/55)(**100:1**).
[^c6837241]: [1890 c. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1890/59)(**100:1**).
[^c6837251]: [1907 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1907/53)(**100:1**).
[^c6837261]: [1925 c. 71](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/71)(**100:1**).
[^c6837271]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6837281]: [1972 c.70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6837381]: Ss. 6-8 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837391]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6837401]: Words in [s. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/8) substituted (20.02.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6837411]: Words in s. 8(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/5); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837421]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837431]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6837441]: S. 9 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/b) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837451]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^c6837461]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20)(**98:1**).
[^c6837471]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(xxii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/xxii), [Sch. 8 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/8/paragraph/33)
[^c6837481]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended by [Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29, SIF 44:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29), [s. 112(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/section/112/1/3), [Sch. 16 para. 2(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/16/paragraph/2/1/9), [Sch. 17 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/33), [35(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/29/schedule/17/paragraph/35/1)
[^c6837491]: [S. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/11) extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2)
[^c6837741]: S.12 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 68(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/68/4), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/a) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6837751]: Words in [s. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6837761]: Words in [s. 12(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/12/1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837771]: Words in s. 12(1) substituted (23.11.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 78](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/78), [Sch. 10 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/10/paragraph/8/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1995/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2950/article/2)
[^c6837801]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(2), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6837821]: Words in s. 12(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/6/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6837831]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/13/1)
[^c6837841]: [1949 c. 74](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/74).
[^c6837851]: [1964 c. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40).
[^c6838131]: S. 13 extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838141]: S. 13(4) modified (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 61(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/61/3/b), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6838151]: Words in [s. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/13) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6838161]: Words in s. 13(4) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/7); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3)
[^c6838171]: Words in s. 13(6)(a) substituted (1.1.1996) by [1995 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21), [ss. 314(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/314/2), [316(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/316/2), [Sch. 13 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/schedule/13/paragraph/41) (with [s. 312(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/section/312/1))
[^c6838181]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(3), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838191]: S. 13(11) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1996/2560](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2560/schedule)
[^c6838201]: Words in s. 13(12) substituted (1.4.1996) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25) s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 8(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); [S.I. 1996/2950](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2950/article/3/1)
[^c6838211]: [S. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/14) repealed and superseded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/42), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838451]: S. 15 amended (30.1.2001) by [1981 c. 69](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 28J(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/28J/13) (as substituted (30.1.2001) for s. 28 by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/1), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 9 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/9/paragraph/1) (with [Sch. 11 paras. 1-17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/1), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/11/paragraph/20)))
[^c6838461]: Words repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [Sch. 17 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/I)
[^c6838471]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^c6838481]: Words in s. 15(2) repealed (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [ss. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838491]: Words in s. 15(2) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838501]: Word in s. 15(2) substituted (E.W.) (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/3), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838511]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6838521]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6838531]: [S. 15(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/15/6A) inserted (1.4.1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/2/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838541]: Words in [s. 15(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/15/6A) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/i)
[^c6838551]: Words in [s. 15(6A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/15/6A) substituted (1.4.1992) by [Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 28)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28), [s. 4(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/section/4/6), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/28/schedule/2/paragraph/3); [S.I. 1991/2633](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2633/article/4).
[^c6838871]: S. 15A inserted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 75(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/75/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2)
[^c6838881]: [S. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/16) extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838891]: [S. 16(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/16/6)(*b*) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt.I
[^c6838901]: Words added by [Transport Act 1968 (c. 73, SIF 126)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73), [s. 111](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73/section/111)
[^c6838911]: [1968 c. 73](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/73)(**126**).
[^c6838921]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(4), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6838931]: [S. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/17) repealed by [Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65, SIF 81:1, 2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65), [Sch. 34 Pt. III](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/65/schedule/34/part/III)
[^c6838951]: [S. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/19) repealed (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/2), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art.3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6838961]: [S. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/20) amended by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 17 Pt. III para. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/17/part/III/paragraph/37)
[^c6839031]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6839071]: Words in [s. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/21) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839091]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 114(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/114/2)
[^c6839101]: [S. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/22) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6839281]: [S. 23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/2) restricted by [New Forest Act 1970 (c. 21, SIF 29:8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21), [s. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/21/section/1/2)
[^c6839291]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839301]: Words in [s. 23(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/5) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839311]: Words in [s. 23(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/5) expressed to be inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/8); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839321]: [S. 23(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/23/6) substituted (16.3.2000) by [S.I. 2000/746](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/article/2), [Sch. para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/746/schedule/paragraph/6)
[^c6839331]: S. 24(3) repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839341]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10)(**54**).
[^c6839351]: Words repealed by [Forestry Act 1981 (c. 39, SIF 54)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/39/schedule)
[^c6839401]: [Ss. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/25), [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/26) repealed by [Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (c. 78, SIF 123:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/78/schedule/25) and [Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 (c. 52, SIF 123:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52), [Sch. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/52/schedule/23)
[^c6839411]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839461]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/1)
[^c6839471]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/a)
[^c6839481]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66)(**59**).
[^c6839501]: Words repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839511]: S. 27(8) inserted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/65/2)
[^c6839521]: [S. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/28), [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/29) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6839561]: [S. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30) amended (*prosp.*) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 53(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/53/5), [103(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/3)
[^c6839571]: [S. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 66(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/66/3)
[^c6839581]: Words in [s. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/1) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/2)
[^c6839591]: [S. 30(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/5) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/67), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1/3)
[^c6839601]: [S. 30(6)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/30/6/7) repealed by [Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20/schedule/9/part/I)
[^c6839611]: [S. 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/32) repealed by [Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/schedule/14)
[^c6839621]: [Ss. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/33)—35 repealed by [Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/7/schedule/8)
[^c6839631]: [S. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/36) repealed by [Derelict Land Act 1982 (c. 42, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/42/schedule)
[^c6839791]: S. 37 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6839801]: S. 37 applied (E.W.) (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839811]: Words substituted by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 72(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/72/9)
[^c6839821]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839831]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by virtue of [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 132](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/132), [Sch. 9 para. 4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/9/paragraph/4/3); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839841]: Words in [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/37) substituted (30.1.2001) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [ss. 73(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/73/4), [103(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/103/2), [Sch. 8 para. 1(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/schedule/8/paragraph/1/c/ii)
[^c6839911]: S. 38 extended (E.W.)(19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 65(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/65/2), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7) S. 38 applied (1.4.2001 for E. and 1.5.2001 for W.) by [2000 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37), [s. 87(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/37/section/87/3); [S.I. 2001/114](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114), [art. 2(2)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/114/article/2/2/e); [S.I. 2001/1410](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410), [art. 2(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1410/article/2/g)
[^c6839921]: Words in s. 38 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6839931]: Words in s. 38 inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/9); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6839951]: Words substituted by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 37(5), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6839961]: [S. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/39) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6840001]: [S. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/40) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840251]: S. 41 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5/c)(with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7)
[^c6840261]: Words inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/a)
[^c6840271]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6840281]: S. 41(1A) inserted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [s. 342(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/342/b)
[^c6840291]: Words in s. 41 substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6840301]: Words in s. 41(2) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/a); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840311]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840331]: Words in s. 41(5) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/b); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840341]: S. 41(8) excluded by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/49/4)
[^c6840361]: Words in s. 41(8) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/c); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840371]: Words in s. 41(9) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(10)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/10/d); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840391]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para. 48(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/1)
[^c6840641]: [1925 c. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1925/20).
[^c6840651]: Words in [s. 42(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/1) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840661]: Words in [s. 42(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/42/4/a) substituted (1. 4. 1991) by virtue of [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162/1), [Sch. 15 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/15/paragraph/11); [S.I. 1991/1042](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1042/article/2/1).
[^c6840671]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840681]: [Ss. 43-45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/43) extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840741]: Ss. 43-45 extended (19.9.1995) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [ss. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/70), [125(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/125/2), [Sch. 9 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/9/paragraph/5) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117), [Sch. 8 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/8/paragraph/7))
[^c6840751]: Word in s. 45(1) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6840761]: Words in s. 45(1) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(11)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/11); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840771]: [1967 c. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10).
[^c6840861]: Words in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) repealed (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 162](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/162), [Sch. 16 Pt. VI](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/16/part/VI); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840871]: Words substituted by [Nature Conservancy Council Act 1973 (c. 54, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54), [Sch. 1 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/54/schedule/1/paragraph/9)
[^c6840881]: Word in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6840891]: Words in [s. 46(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/46/2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/12); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6840901]: Words amend National Parks and Access to the [Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97, SIF 46:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97), [s. 108(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97/section/108/3)
[^c6840911]: [S. 47(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47/5) repealed by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/25)
[^c6840931]: [S. 47A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A) inserted (E.W.) by [Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4), [ss. 2(5)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/2/5/6), [23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/23/2), [27(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/section/27/2), [Sch. 3 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/4/schedule/3/paragraph/6)
[^c6840941]: Word in [s. 47A(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/2) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6840951]: [S. 47A(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/47A/4) repealed (1.4.1997) by [1995 c. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25), [s. 120(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/120/3), [Sch. 24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/schedule/24) (with [ss. 7(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/7/6), [115](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/115), [117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/25/section/117)); [S.I. 1997/2650](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2650/schedule)
[^c6841101]: [1949 c. 97](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1949/97).
[^c6841111]: Words substituted by [Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66), [Sch. 24 para. 17(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/schedule/24/paragraph/17/b)
[^c6841121]: [1980 c. 66](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66).
[^c6841131]: Definition in s. 49(2) substituted (20.2.1999) by [S.I. 1999/416](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 4(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/416/schedule/1/paragraph/4/5)
[^c6841141]: Definition in s. 49(2) inserted (1. 4. 1991) by [Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43), [s. 130](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/section/130), [Sch. 8 para. 2(13)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/schedule/8/paragraph/2/13); [S.I. 1991/685](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/685/article/3).
[^c6841151]: Words substituted by virtue of [S.I. 1970/1681](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/2), [6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1681/article/6/3)
[^c6841161]: Definitions repealed by [Water Act 1973 (c. 37, SIF 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37), [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/37/schedule/9)
[^c6841171]: Words repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841181]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^c6841191]: [S. 50(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/section/50/4) repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841201]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841211]: Words repealed by [House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24, SIF 89)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/24/schedule/3)
[^c6841231]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/2)
[^c6841241]: [1981 c. 67](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67)(**28:1**).
[^c6841251]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/3)
[^c6841261]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/4)
[^c6841271]: Words substituted by [Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67), [Sch. 4 para 17(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/67/schedule/4/paragraph/17/5)
[^c6841281]: [1899 c. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1899/30)(**25**).
[^c6841291]: Words substituted by virtue of [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [s. 272(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/272/2)
[^c6841301]: [1972 c. 70](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70)(**81:1**).
[^c6841311]: [1959 c. 53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1959/53)(**123:1**).
[^c6841321]: Para. 6 extended by [Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48), [Sch. 4 para. 93(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/48/schedule/4/paragraph/93/1) (xxix) and [Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16, SIF:9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16), [Sch. 2 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/16/schedule/2/paragraph/4); amended by [British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38), [Sch.3 para. 10(2)(b)(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/38/schedule/3/paragraph/10/2/b/6)
[^c6841331]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended by [Gas Act 1986 (c. 44, SIF 44:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44), [s. 67(1)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/section/67/1/3), [Sch. 7 para. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/44/schedule/7/paragraph/2/1), (xxii), Sch. 8 para. 33
[^c6841341]: Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (1.3.1996) by [1995 c. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45), [s. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/section/16/1), [Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(xvii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/45/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/xvii); [S.I. 1996/218](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/218/article/2) Sch. 2 para. 6 modified (1.4.2001) by [2000 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38), [s. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/37), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(2)(m)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1/2/m) (with [ss. 105(2)(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/105/2/5), [106(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/38/section/106/4)); [S.I. 2001/869](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/869/article/2)
[^c6841351]: Words inserted by [Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12), [Sch. 4 para 48(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/12/schedule/4/paragraph/48/2)
[^c6841361]: [1965 c. 64](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/64)(**25**).
[^c6841221]: [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/2) extended by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [163](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/163), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190(3), 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 1(2)(xiv), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
[^c6841371]: [Sch. 3 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/I) repealed by [Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15), [ss. 58(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/58/7), [101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/101/1), [141(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/141/6), [160(1)(2)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/160/1/2/4), [189(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/15/section/189/4)—(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 para. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
[^c6841381]: [Sch. 3 Pts. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/3/part/II)—IV repealed by [Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69), [s. 73(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/73/3), [Sch. 17 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/schedule/17/part/II)
[^c6841391]: [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/41/schedule/4) repealed by [Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70, SIF 81:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70), [Sch. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/30)
[^c6841401]: The text of ss. 1(5), 21(1)—(5), 50(2), Sch. 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as indicated, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[^key-ad267c86fde35980881e69b339ba1b45]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-74252307ea38fb8f0736f78fc018bc49]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-ac14f224354ccd596f55f4a58a2af392]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-d722474feb5b5f7e21902db698c10e2d]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3));[S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-47ed01a56c547e05b90dcf0e7cba1ae3]: Words in s. 41(4) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-523c6e8431993ee15eafa223d3eaeb65]: Words in s. 41(12) substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/2/c) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-4f5a807d87feae1f8bba460208c63eea]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/a) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
[^key-c2a3aa5e239eb8dfae1210d832b34e15]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by [Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21), [s. 411(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/section/411/2), [Sch. 17 para. 40(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/17/paragraph/40/3/b) (with [Sch. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/21/schedule/18)); [S.I. 2003/1900](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/1/2), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/schedule/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1900/article/3)) (as amended by [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), art. 1(3)); [S.I. 2003/3142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3142), arts. 3(2), 11
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