Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 to fully come into force
On 20 May 2008, The Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2008 was made, bringing into force the final part of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004.
The Order brings into force Section 22 of the 2004 Act, relating to the SSSI register for Scotland. From 2 June 2008, the Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provisions regarding the register including how the register is to be kept, the information which the register is to contain, and any amendments to it. From 30 June 2008, the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, presently James Meldrum, Chief Executive of the Registers of Scotland, must keep a register containing information relating to SSSI notifications and ensure that the register is, at all reasonable times, available for public inspection.
The full text of the Order can be accessed from:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/ssi2008/ssi_20080193_en_1
The full text of the 2004 Act can be accessed from:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2004/asp_20040006_en_1
Source: http://www.opsi.co.uk/ (accessed 04/06/08)