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National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000.

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Scotland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for National Parks.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Protected area Institution Policy/planning Access-to-information Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The provisions of this Act (including the Schedules) are to come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by order appoint.
Abstract

Section 1 sets out the four aims of National Parks, including the promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area. Section 2 sets out the criteria for considering an area for National Park status by the Scottish Ministers. After completion of procedures laid down in sections 3 to 5, the Scottish Ministers can decide to make a Designation Order setting up a National Park either in terms of the original proposal or in a modified form (sect. 6). Section 8 introduces provisions about the constitution of National Park authorities as set out in schedule 1, whereas section 9 defines the general purpose and functions of National Park authorities. Section places a duty on a National Park authority to prepare and submit a National Park Plan, which sets out its policy for the management of the National Park and the co-ordination of activities of public bodies and office-holders so far as affecting the Park. A National Park authority may enter into management agreements with a person with an interest in land, in order to ensure that its aims are met (sect. 15). Section 17 provides for a National Park authority to arrange for its functions to be carried out by a local authority on its behalf, or by another National Park authority. Section 19 places a duty on National Park authorities to use their resources economically, efficiently and effectively. Remaining sections of this Act concern mainly financial arrangements and information systems. For the purposes of the application of this Act in relation to an area that includes the sea, the Scottish Ministers may by order modify the provisions specified in section 31. (37 sections completed by 5 Schedules)

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cairngorms National Park Designation, Transitional and Consequential Provisions (Scotland) Order 2003 (S.S.I. No. 1 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Land-use planning, National parks, Institution, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012 (2012 asp 5).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Court/tribunal, Institution, Transfer, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX