Section 28

SEPA may, where it is satisfied that it is expedient to do so— with the consent of the Secretary of State, petition for the issue of a provisional order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936; or oppose any private legislation in Parliament. An application for the consent mentioned in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) above shall be accompanied by a concise summary of the purposes of the order petitioned for. In paragraph (b) of subsection (1) above, “private legislation in Parliament” includes— a provisional order and a Confirmation Bill relating to such an order; and any local or personal Bill.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-07-30