Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968

Type Public General Act
Publication 1968-07-26
Last updated 2025-11-01
State In force
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Words in s. 36(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

270

S. 36(4) restricted (30.6.1993) by S.I. 1993/1446, reg. 3(1).

271
274

Ss. 24-38 (Pt. II) excluded (30.6.1993) by S.I. 1993/1446, reg. 3(3).

275

Words in s. 37(1)(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

278
279

Words in s. 37(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

280

Words in s. 37(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

281

Words in s. 37(5) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

282

Words in s. 37(5) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

283

Words in s. 37(5) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

284

Word in s. 37(5)(c) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 32(c) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

285

S. 37(6) excluded (30.6.1993) by S.I. 1993/1446, reg. 3(2)(a).

286

Words in s. 37(6) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

287

Words in s. 37(6) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

288

Words in s. 37(7) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

289

S. 37A and sidenote inserted (30.6.1999) by 1994 c. 39, s. 103 (with s. 74(4)); S,.I. 1998/2532, art. 2

290

Words in s. 37A(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

291

Words in s. 37A(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

292

Words in s. 37A(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 33(a) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

293

Words in s. 37A(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

294

Words in s. 37A(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 33(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

295

S. 37B and sidenote inserted (30.6.1999) by 1994 c. 39, s. 103 (with s. 74(4)); S.I. 1998/2532, art. 2

296

S. 37B: Certain functions made exercisable by the Scottish Ministers concurrently with the Minister (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

298

Ss. 24-38 (Pt. II) excluded (30.6.1993) by S.I. 1993/1446, reg. 3(3).

299

Words in s. 38(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

300

Words in s. 38(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

301

Words in s. 38(3) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 12(1)(a) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

302

Words in s. 38(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 34 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

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S. 41 applied with modifications (1.4.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 45(10); S.I. 1992/266, art. 3.

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316

Words in s. 24(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

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Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 56, Sch. 6 para. 41 and by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3, 7(2), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 2 Pt. III it is provided (1.4.1996) that s. 44 shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale instead of a fine not exceeding £20

321
322

Words in s. 45(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

326

S. 48: power to modify conferred (temp. from 4.1.995 to 1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 182(2); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(a), Sch. 2 (with art. 4)

327

Words in s. 48(1) substituted (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 75(24)(a)(i); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

328

Words in s. 48(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

329

Words in s. 48(1) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

330

Words in s. 48(1)(d) added (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 75(24)(a)(ii); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

331

Word in s. 48(1)(d) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 39(a) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

332
333

Words in s. 48(1)(dd) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 39(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

334

Word in s. 48(1)(e) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 39(c) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

335

Paras. (i)(ii) substituted for words in s. 48(1)(f) (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 75(24)(a)(i); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

336

Words in s. 48(1)(f)(ii) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 39(d) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

338

Words in s. 48(3) substituted (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 75(24)(b)(i); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

339

Words in s. 48(3) substituted (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 75(24)(b)(ii); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

340

Words in s. 48(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

341

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 56, Sch. 6 para. 42 and by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3, 7(2), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 2 Pt. III it is provided (1.4.1996) that s. 48(9) shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale and £5 per day which the offence continues instead of a fine not exceeding £20

342

Words in s. 48(10) substituted (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 75(24)(c); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

343

S. 49 repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 111(1)(b), 120(3), Sch. 24. (with ss 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3(viii)

344

S. 50(2)(aa) inserted (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 104(a) (with s. 74(4)); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

345

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 56, Sch. 6 para. 43 and by 1995 c. 40, ss. 3, 7(2), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 2 Pt. III it is provided (1.4.1996) that s. 50(3) shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale instead of a fine not exceeding £100

346

S. 50(4)(5)(6) added (4.1.1995) by 1994 c. 39, s. 104(b) (with s. 74(4)); S.I. 1994/2850, art. 3(c)(vi) (with art. 4)

348

Words in s. 51(2)(4) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 3 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

349

Words in s. 51(3) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 4 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

352
353

Words in s. 55(2) substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 40 (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

354

Words in s. 55(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1820, arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 47 (with art. 5); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

355

S. 55(4): certain functions made exercisable by the Scottish Ministers concurrently with the Minister (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1, 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

357

References to medical officer of health, surveyor, and sanitary inspector to be construed as references to the proper officer of a local authority; Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), Sch. 27 Pt. I para. 2

358

S. 59(1): definition of "area" substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 41(a) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

360

Definitions of “authorised officer” and “local authority” in s. 59(1) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 75(28)(b), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)(d), Sch. 2

361

Definitions of “general rate” and “regional rate” repealed by Abolition of Domestic Rates Etc. (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 47, SIF 81:2), s. 34, Sch. 6

363

S. 59(1): words in definitions of "private sewage treatment works", "public drain", "public sewage treatment works" and "public sewer" substituted (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 41(b) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

364

Words in definition of “public drain” in s. 59(1) added (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 75(28)(d); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)

365

Definition of “river purification authority” in s. 59(1) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 12(1)(b), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3(viii)

368

S. 59(1): definition of "sewerage authority" repealed (1.4.2002) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 3), s. 71, Sch. 5 para. 41(c) (with s. 67); S.S.I. 2002/118, art. 2

371

S. 59(1): words in definition of "trade or industry" substituted (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, ss. 79, 81(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(a)(i); S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(h) (subject to arts. 3-13)

372

S. 59(1): words in definition of "trade or industry" substituted (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, ss. 79, 81(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(h) (subject to arts. 3-13)

373

Definition of “trunk road” in s. 59(1) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 75(28)(g), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)(d), Sch. 2

374

S. 59(3A) inserted (27.3.2002) by 2001 asp 8, s. 79, Sch. 3 para. 3(b); S.S.I 2002/162, {art. 2(h)} (subject to arts. 3-13)

375

The text of s. 60(1)(2), Sch. 1 paras. 2—4, Sch. 2 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

377

Power of appointment conferred by s. 61(2) fully exercised: S.I. 1972/363

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...

381

The text of s. 60(1)(2), Sch. 1 paras. 2—4, Sch. 2 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

383

Sch. 1 para. 4 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 12, ss. 50, 51(2), Sch.6 Pt. 1 (with s. 46).

385

The text of s. 60(1)(2), Sch. 1 paras. 2—4, Sch. 2 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

394

Words in s. 21(3) substituted (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 2 (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1)

399

S. 1(4A)-(4C) inserted (1.4.2006) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3) , ss. 23(1)(b) , 37(2) (with s. 36 ); S.S.I. 2006/167 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with art. 3 (1) )

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Words in s. 1(4) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3) , ss. 23(1)(a) , 37(2) (with s. 36 ); S.S.I. 2006/167 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with art. 3 (1) )

401

Word in s. 1(4) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3) , ss. 23(1)(a) , 37(2) (with s. 36 ); S.S.I. 2006/167 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with art. 3 (1) )

402

Words in s. 1(6) substituted (1.4.2006) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3) , ss. 23(1)(d) , 37(2) (with s. 36 ); S.S.I. 2006/167 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with art. 3 (1) )

404

Words in s. 59(1) inserted (6.3.2006 for specified purposes, 30.11.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 3), ss. 33(1), 38(1) (with s. 35(2)); S.S.I. 2006/55, art. 2(c); S.S.I. 2007/512, art. 2(a)

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