Commentary on Sections Scottish Water: charges and functions Section 21: Scottish Water’s charges for water and sewerage services
99.Section 21 alters the basis for determining Scottish Water’s charges as provided in the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”). Under the new provisions, Ministers will set objectives for charges, and the Commission will determine charge limits and approve charges schemes. This section substitutes a new section 29, and inserts new sections 29A to 29G into the 2002 Act; amends section 30 thereof; and repeals sections 31 to 34 thereof. It also amends section 35 of the 2002 Act and inserts a new section 35A into it.