Water Resources Act 1963

1963 CHAPTER 38_cross-notes_I1_E1

An Act to provide for the establishment of river authorities and a Water Resources Board, to confer on them, and on the Minister of Housing and Local Government, new functions in relation to water resources in England and Wales, and to provide for the transfer to river authorities of functions previously exercisable by river boards and other bodies; to make further provision for controlling the abstraction and impounding of water, for imposing charges in respect of licences to abstract or impound water, and for securing the protection and proper use of inland waters and water in underground strata; to enable corresponding provision to be made in relation to the Thames and Lee catchment areas and certain other areas in or adjacent to London; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.

[31st July 1963]

Part I Functions of Ministers in relation to Water Resources

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^F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2Part II River Authorities and Water Resources Board

River authorities

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(1)—(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4(6), (7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F34—15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F516

(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F6(2)(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F717 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F818 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F919 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1121

(1), (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F12(3),(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1322—32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1433—35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1536—55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1656 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F17Part V Charges For Licences To Abstract Or Impound Water

57—59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1961, 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2063, 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F21Part VI Powers of River Authorities in Relation to Land and Works

65—70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2271

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(1),(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F23(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F24(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F23(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F25(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F23Part VII Additional Functions of River Authorities

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^F2673 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2774 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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^F3077 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3279 Byelaws for protection of water resources.

[^F33 (1)Section 18 of the ^M1Water Act 1945 (which empowers statutory water undertakers to make byelaws for the purpose of protecting water against pollution) shall have effect for enabling byelaws to be made under that section by [^F34 water authorities^F34] .^F33]

[^F33 (2)For the purposes of the application of that section by virtue of the preceding subsection—

(a)any reference to statutory water undertakers shall be construed as a reference to a [^F35 water authority^F35] , and any reference to the undertakers shall be construed as a reference to the [^F35 water authority^F35] by whom the byelaws are made;

(b)the reference in subsection (1) of that section to water which belongs to statutory water undertakers or which they are for the time being authorised to take shall be construed as a reference to any such water as is mentioned in section 68(1) of this Act; and

(c) in subsection (5) the words “and subsection (2) of the next but one following section of this Act” shall be omitted. ^F33]

(3)—(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F36[^F33 (7)No byelaw made by virtue of section 18 of the ^M2Water Act 1945 as applied by subsection (1) of this section shall conflict or interfere with the operation of any byelaw made by a navigation authority, harbour authority or conservancy authority.^F33]

(8),(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3881, 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F39Part VIII Financial Provisions

83—87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4189, 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4493

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(1)(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F45(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F46(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F45Part IX

94—100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F47Part X Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions

101—104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F48105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F49106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F50107, 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F51109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F52110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F53111—113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F54114—118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F55119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F56120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F57121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F58122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F59123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F60124, 125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F61126

(1)(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F62[^F63 (3)Without prejudice to the last preceding subsection, the provisions of this Act relating to the new functions of [^F64 water authorities^F64] shall not apply to so much of any inland waters as—

(a)is part of the River Tweed, or

(b)is part of the River Esk or of the river Sark or of any tributary stream of the River Esk or River Sark at a point where either of the banks of either of those rivers or of any such tributary stream is in Scotland.

(4) In this section “ the River Tweed ” means the “the river” as defined by the Tweed Fisheries Amendment Act 1859 and any byelaw amending that defination. ^F63]

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^F65128

(1)(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F66(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F67129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F68130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F69131, 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F70133 Repeal, amendment and adaptation of local enactments. _cross-notes

(1)If it appears to the Minister that any local enactment passed or made before the second appointed day is inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act, or with anything done in the performance of any functions under this Act, or requires to be amended or adapted, having regard to any of the provisions of this Act or to anything done in the performance of any of those functions, he may by order repeal, amend or adapt that enactment to such extent, or in such manner, as he considers appropriate.

(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F71(3)Any order under this section may include such transitional, incidental, supplementary and consequential provisions as the Minister or Ministers may consider necessary or expedient.

(4)The provisions of this section shall have effect without prejudice to the exercise of any other power to repeal, amend or adapt local enactments which is conferred by any other enactment, including any enactment contained in this Act.

134 Regulations and orders.

(1),(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F72(3)Any power conferred by this Act to make an order shall include power to vary or revoke the order by a subsequent order.

(4)Any power to make orders under this Act shall be exercisable by statutory instrument:

. . .

^F73(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F74(6)Any statutory instrument containing—

(a), (b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F75(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F72(d)an order under the last preceding section,

shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament:

. . .

^F76135 Interpretation.

(1)In this Act, except in so far as the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them respectively, that is to say:—

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
^F77 “ local enactment ” means a local or private Act, a public general Act relating to London, an order or scheme made under an Act or confirmed by Parliament or brought into operation in accordance with special parliamentary procedure, or an enactment in a public general Act amending a local or private Act or any such order or scheme;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
^F77 “ performance ”, in relation to functions, includes the exercise of powers as well as the performance of duties, and “ perform ” shall be construed accordingly;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
^F77 “ repeal ”, in relation to a local enactment not contained in an Act, means revoke;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F77(2),(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F78(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F79(5)—(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F78(9)Except in so far as the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Act to an enactment shall be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended or extended by or under any other enactment, including this Act.

136 Amendments and repeals.

(1)—(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F80(4)The repeal of the enactments specified in Part II of Schedule 14 to this Act—

(a)shall not affect the operation of any statutory provision made or issued by virtue of any of those enactments before the end of the initial period, whether before or after the passing of this Act, and

(b)shall not prevent the making or issuing of any such statutory provision in pursuance of an application made to a Minister before the end of that period, whether before or after the passing of this Act, or otherwise affect any proceedings in consequence of such an application.

(5), (6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F80137 Short title and extent.

(1)This Act may be cited as the Water Resources Act 1963.

(2)This Act, except—

(a)^F81^,^F82sections . . . and 126 thereof . . . , and

(b)^M3any provision of this Act in so far as it affects the operation of the enactments mentioned in section 126 (1) of this Act in accordance with that subsection or in so far as it affects the operation of the Border Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1951,

in force	Provision is in force
in force*	In force only for specified purposes (for detail about the purposes see/hover footnote)
not in force	Not in force in England (may be in force in other geographies, see footnotes)
italics	Defined term
_dfn	Defined term (alternative style)
gry bckgrd	the in-force status of the provision is complex, check the footnotes

footnote	commentary	in force status	related provisions	geo extent	insert/omit
C1	Act extended by S.I. 1972/971, Sch. 1 Pt. A
C2	The base date version of this Act is as revised to 1.12.1991 and takes into account the effects (if any) on it of consolidating legislation which came into force at that date.
C3	Act modified by S.I. 1974/607, art. 13(1)(2)
C4	Act modified by Channel Tunnel Act 1987 (c. 53, SIF 102), s. 6, Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 5(4) (with s. 45, Sch. 7 Pt. VI para. 2)
C5	Act amended (E.W.) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 128, 190, Sch. 13 para. 1(1), Sch. 26 para. 30(6) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58) (which Sch. 26 para. 30 is repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3(1), 4(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)
C6	Act extended (with modifications) (E.W.) by Water Act 1989 (c.15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 26 para. 30(8) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58) (which Sch. 26 para. 30 is repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3(1), 4(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)
C7	Act applied (E.W.) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 26 para. 31(2)(3)(4) (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58) (which Sch. 26 para. 31 is repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3(1), 4(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)
C8	Act saved (26.6.1991) by S.I. 1991/1619, art. 12
C9	Power conferred by s. 133(1) saved by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 2(4)(c)
E1	For the extent of this Act see s. 137(2)(3)
F1	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F2	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F3	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F4	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F5	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F6	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F7	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F8	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F9	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F10	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F11	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F12	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F13	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F14	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F15	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F16	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F17	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F18	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F19	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F20	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F21	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F22	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F23	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F24	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F25	S. 71(5) repealed by Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67, SIF 28:1), s. 34(3), Sch. 6 Pt. I				repealed
F26	S. 72 repealed by Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40), s. 109(2), Sch. 4				repealed
F27	S. 73 repealed by Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40), s. 109(2), Sch. 4				repealed
F28	S. 74 repealed by Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40), s. 109(2), Sch. 4				repealed
F29	S. 75 repealed by Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40), s. 109(2), Sch. 4				repealed
F30	S. 76 repealed by Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40), s. 109(2), Sch. 4				repealed
F31	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F32	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F33	S. 79(1)(2)(7) repealed (prosp.) by Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40), s. 109(2) Sch. 4	text repealed prospectively or the amendment may be in effect for limited purposes, see the commentary.			repealed
F34	Words substituted (1.4.1974) for words “river authorities” by virtue of Water Act 1973 (c. 37), s. 9(a)				substituted
F35	Words substituted (1.4.1974) for words “river authority” by virtue of Water Act 1973 (c. 37), s. 9(a)				substituted
F36	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F37	S. 79(8)(9) repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to savings in s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 4(5), 10, 14(1), 15)				repealed
F38	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F39	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F40	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F41	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F42	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F43	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F44	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F45	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F46	S. 93(3) repealed (E.W.) by Water Act 1973 (c. 37, SIF 130), Sch. 9 and repealed as it applies to Scotland by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIII			repealed: England and Wales	repealed
F47	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F48	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F49	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F50	S. 106 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (subject to savings in s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 2(4), 10, 14(1), 15)				repealed
F51	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F52	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F53	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F54	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F55	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F56	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F57	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F58	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F59	S. 122 repealed by General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), s. 117, Sch. 14				repealed
F60	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F61	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F62	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F63	S. 126(3)(4) repealed (E.W.) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c.60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.	repealed: England and Wales	repealed
F64	Words substituted (1.4.1974) for words “river authorities” by virtue of Water Act 1973 (c. 37), s. 9(a)				substituted
F65	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F66	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F67	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F68	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F69	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F70	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F71	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F72	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F73	Proviso repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F74	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F75	S. 134(6)(a) and (b) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12), Sch. 1 Pt. XIII				repealed
F76	Proviso repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F77	Definitions repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c.60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F78	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F79	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F80	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F81	Reference to s. 93(3) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1986 (c. 12), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. XIII				repealed
F82	Words repealed by House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24), s. 10, Sch. 3				repealed
F83	Ss. 3(1)–(4)(6)(7), 4–15, 16(1), 18, 21(1)(2), 57–59, 61, 62, 80, 83–87, 89, 90, 92, 93(1)(2)(4), 94–104, 110, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 136(1)–(3)(5)(6), Schs. 1–6, repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37), Sch. 9				repealed
F84	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F85	Ss. 1, 3(5), 16(2)(3), 20, 21(3)(4), 33–35, 56, 65–70, 71(1)(2)(4)(6), 77, 107, 108, 111–113, 126(1)(2), 128(3), 130, 134(5), 135(4), Schs. 8, 9 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F86	Ss. 2, 17, 19, 22–32, 36–55, 60, 63, 64, 71(3), 78, 79(3)–(6), 81, 82, 88, 91, 105, 109, 114–118, 120, 123, 128(1)(2), 131, 132, 133(2), 134(1)(2), 134(6)(c), 135(2)(3), 135(5)–(8), Schs. 7, 10 repealed by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), s. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2, Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
F87	Schs. 11–14 repealed by Water Act 1973 (c. 37, SIF 130), s. 40(3), Sch. 9 and Sch. 13 para. 3 is also expressed to be repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190, Sch. 27 Pt. I (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)		this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary.		repealed
I1	Act wholly in force at Royal Assent.
M1	1945 c. 42.
M2	1945 c. 42.
M3	1951 c.7.

Defined Term	Section/Article	ID
local enactment	s. 135 of Part X	def_6a4a9afc40
perform	s. 135 of Part X	def_5262774227
performance	s. 135 of Part X	def_6703e8611b
repeal	s. 135 of Part X	def_91f7464f16
the river	s. 126 of Part X	def_c0ac3a1de6
the River Tweed	s. 126 of Part X	def_766b40f273

Water Resources Act 1963

1963 CHAPTER 38cross-notesI1E1

Part I Functions of Ministers in relation to Water Resources

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F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F2Part II River Authorities and Water Resources Board

River authorities

3

F34—15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F516

F717 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F818 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F919 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1121

F1322—32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1433—35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1536—55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1656 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F17Part V Charges For Licences To Abstract Or Impound Water

57—59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F1961, 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F2063, 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F21Part VI Powers of River Authorities in Relation to Land and Works

65—70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F2271

F23Part VII Additional Functions of River Authorities

72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F2673 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F2774 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F2875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F2976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F3077 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F3178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F3279 Byelaws for protection of water resources.

F3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F3881, 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F39Part VIII Financial Provisions

83—87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F4088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F4189, 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F4291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F4392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F4493

F45Part IX

94—100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F47Part X Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions

101—104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F48105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F49106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F50107, 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F51109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F52110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F53111—113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F54114—118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F55119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F56120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F57121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F58122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F59123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F60124, 125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F61126

127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F65128

F67129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F68130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F69131, 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F70133 Repeal, amendment and adaptation of local enactments. cross-notes

134 Regulations and orders.

F76135 Interpretation.

136 Amendments and repeals.

F80137 Short title and extent.

SCHEDULES

F83,F83SCHEDULES 1—6

SCHEDULE 7 . . .

F84SCHEDULES 8, 9 . . .

F85SCHEDULE 10 . . .

F86,F87,F87SCHEDULES 11—14

Status of changes to instrument text

1963 CHAPTER 38_cross-notes_I1_E1

^F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2Part II River Authorities and Water Resources Board

^F34—15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F516

^F717 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F818 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F919 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1121

^F1322—32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1433—35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1536—55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1656 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F17Part V Charges For Licences To Abstract Or Impound Water

^F1860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F1961, 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2063, 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F21Part VI Powers of River Authorities in Relation to Land and Works

^F2271

^F23Part VII Additional Functions of River Authorities

^F2673 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2774 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F2976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3077 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3279 Byelaws for protection of water resources.

^F3780 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F3881, 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F39Part VIII Financial Provisions

^F4088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4189, 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4392 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F4493

^F45Part IX

^F47Part X Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions

^F48105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F49106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F50107, 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F51109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F52110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F53111—113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F54114—118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F55119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F56120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F57121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F58122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F59123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F60124, 125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F61126

^F65128

^F67129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F68130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F69131, 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

^F70133 Repeal, amendment and adaptation of local enactments. _cross-notes

^F76135 Interpretation.

^F80137 Short title and extent.

^F83^,^F83SCHEDULES 1—6

^F84SCHEDULES 8, 9 . . .

^F85SCHEDULE 10 . . .

^F86^,^F87^,^F87SCHEDULES 11—14