Control of Pollution Act 1974

Type Public General Act
Publication 1974-07-31
Last updated 2026-03-11
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315

S. 78: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 78 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

317
318

S. 78(2)(3) substituted for s. 78(2) by S.I. 1974/2170, reg. 10

319

In s. 78(2) words “level 5 on the standard scale” substituted (11.4.1983) by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21), 289G (as inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), s. 54)

321

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

322

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

323
328

The text of s. 79(10) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

329

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

330

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

334

In s. 80(7) words “level 5 on the standard scale” substituted (11.4.1983) by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), ss. 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21), ss. 289F, 289G (as inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), s. 54)

335

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

336

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

337

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

338

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

339

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

340

Ss. 79-83: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 Ss. 79-83 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

341

S. 84: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 84 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

342

S. 84: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 84 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

346

Words in s. 87(3) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 106, 120(3), Sch. 16 para. 9(a)(e) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

347

Words in s. 87(3) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 106, Sch. 16 para. 9(b)(c)(d) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

351

S. 88(4)(c) substituted by Limitation Act 1980 (c. 58), Sch. 3 para. 12

354

Words commencing “Where a sum” substituted (E.W.) for words commencing “Where such a sum” by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 48(9), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58

359

Words in s. 90(3) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 29(30) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

360

Ss. 91-94 extended (with modifications) (14.10.1991) by Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (c. 14, SIF 46:4), s. 7(1); S.I. 1991/1618, art. 3

361

S. 91 extended (20.9.2000) by 2000 c. vii, ss. 1(1), 18(a)

362

S. 91: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 91: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 91 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 91 modified (10.1.1992 by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

363

S. 91(5)(a) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 29(31), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

364

Ss. 91-94 extended (with modifications) (14.10.1991) by Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (c. 14, SIF 46:4), ss. 7(1); S.I. 1991/1618, art. 3

365

S. 92 extended (20.9.2000) by 2000 c. vii, ss. 1(1), 18

366

S. 92: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 92: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 92 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 92 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

367

Words “level 3 on the standard scale”substituted (11.4.1983) for words “£100” by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), ss. 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21), ss. 289F, 289G (as inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), s. 54)

368

Ss. 91-94 extended (with modifications) (14.10.1991) by Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (c. 14, SIF 46:4), s. 7(1); S.I. 1991/1618, art. 3

369

S. 93: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 93 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 93: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 93 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

370

S. 93(3)(3A) substituted (1.4.1996) for s. 93(3) by 1995 c. 25, s. 112, Sch. 19 para. 1(3) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

371

Ss. 91-94 extended (with modifications) (14.10.1991) by Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (c. 14, SIF 46:4), s. 7(1); S.I. 1991/1618, art. 3

373

S. 94: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 94 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 94: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 94 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

374

Words “level 5 on the standard scale” substituted (11.4.1983) by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), ss. 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21), ss. 289F, 289G (as inserted by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48), s. 54)

375

Words in s. 96(1) inserted (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(1), 68(2), Sch. 4 para. 2

379

Words in s. 96(3) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1)(3), Sch. 22 para. 29(32), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

381

S. 97: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 97: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 97 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 97 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

382

S. 98 shall have effect as if in paragraph (a) of the definition of “relevant authority” after the words “Middle Temple” there were inserted (E.W.) (27.12.1985) by S.I. 1985/1884, art. 5, Sch. 2 para. 12 “, any authority established by the Waste Regulation and Disposal (Authorities) Order 1985”

383

S. 98: certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 98: certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 S. 98 modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 S. 98 modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

384

S. 98: words in para. (a) of the definition of “relevant authority” repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, ss. 22(3), 66(8), Sch. 9 para. 10(4), Sch. 18; S.I. 1996/396, arts. 3, 4, Schs. 1, 2

388

S. 98: para. (aa) in the definition of “relevant authority” inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(3), Sch. 9 para. 10(4); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3, Sch. 1

389

S. 98: para. (b) in the definition of “relevant authority” substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 29(33) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

391

Pt. 6 (ss. 99-109): certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Pt. 6 (ss. 99-109) modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

392

Pt. 6 (ss. 99-109): certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch. 2 Pt. 6 (ss. 99-109) modified 10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch. 2

393

The text of ss. 99, 108(1)(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.

395

S. 103 repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch. 6

401

Words in s. 105(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(3), Sch. 9 para. 10(5) (with Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3

406

S. 105(1): definition of “SEPA” inserted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 29(35) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

408

Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

410

S. 105(3) amended (E.W.) (25.9.1991) by Atomic Weapons Establishment Act 1991 (c. 46), ss. 3, 6(2), Sch. para. 8(2)

412

Words in s. 105(3) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2, para. 23(2)

413

Words in s. 105(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 22(3), Sch. 9 para. 10(5) (with Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 3

418

S. 105(1): definition of “SEPA” inserted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 29(35) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

420

Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

422

S. 105(3)(3A)(3B)(3C)(3D) substituted (S.) (8.4.1998) for s. 105(3) by 1995 c. 25, s. 116, Sch. 21 Pt. II para. 4 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1998/781, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)

423

S. 105(3C): certain functions made exercisable by the Scottish Ministers concurrently with the Minister (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 2 (with art. 7)

424

S. 106(2) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3

425

S. 106(3) repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(2), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(d), Sch. 2

429

The text of ss. 99, 108(1)(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.

430

Power of appointment conferred by s. 109(2) partly exercised by S.I. 1974/2039, 2169, 1975/230, 2118, 1976/731, 956, 1080, 1977/336, 476, 1587, 2164, 1978/816, 954, 1981/196, 1982/624, 1983/1175, 1984/853, 1985/70, 1988/818 S. 109(2) power partly exercised: 31. 5. 1991 appointed for s. 108(2) and Sch. 4 (so far as it concerns the repeal of ss. 25(1)(c)(4) and 26(2)(4)(7)(8)(9) of the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) (Scotland) Act 1951) by S.I. 1991/1173

431

Words in s.109(3) repealed (27.8.1993) by 1993 c. 11, ss. 67(3), 68(2), Sch. 6

441

Sch. 2 paras 17, 18 repealed by Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45), Sch. 11

445

The text of Sch. 3 paras 6, 19–21, 28, 30 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

446

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

448

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

450

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

452

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

455

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

456

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

461

The text of Sch. 3 paras 6, 19–21, 28, 30 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

463

The text of Sch. 3 paras 6, 19–21, 28, 30 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

464

The text of Sch. 3 paras 6, 19–21, 28, 30 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

467

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

470

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

471
473

The text of Sch. 3 paras 1, 2, 3(1), 4(1), 7—16, 18, 23, 24, 26, 31 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.

474

The text of Sch. 3 paras 6, 19–21, 28, 30 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

475

The text of Sch. 3 paras 6, 19–21, 28, 30 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

477

The text of Sch. 4 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.

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