Explanatory Notes

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004

2004 asp 6

11 June 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 – Conservation and Enhancement of Natural Features

Chapter 4 - General and Supplementary
Section 49 Transitional arrangements

332.This section introduces Schedule 5, which contains transitional and transitory provisions and savings consequential on the provisions of Part 2. In particular Schedule 5 rolls forward key elements of the existing SSSI system and provides, for example, for SSSIs notified under the 1981 Act to continue to have effect.