27.Section 7 sets out the purpose of Part 3. Article 17.1 of the Directive requires legislation implementing the Directive to contain an express reference to it. This section achieves that and in a way that is consistent with the reference in section 1(1) of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the 2003 Act”) to the Directive that Act implements.
The Act – Section by Section Part 3 – Flood Risk Assessment, Maps and Plans Section 7 – General purpose of Part 3