Part 2Principal expressions
5Responsible authorities
1
For the purposes of this Act, responsible authorities are—
a
local authorities,
b
Scottish Water, and
c
such other public bodies and office-holders (or public bodies or office-holders of such descriptions) as the Scottish Ministers may designate by order.
2
Before making an order under subsection (1)(c), the Scottish Ministers must consult—
a
SEPA,
b
every responsible authority,
c
the public bodies and office-holders who will be responsible authorities by virtue of the order being made, and
d
such other persons as they consider appropriate.