SCHEDULE 1FUNCTIONS OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES BODY FOR WALES

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1

The Schedule is amended as follows.

2

Before paragraph 1 insert—

InterpretationA1

In this Schedule, references to employees of the Body include persons seconded to the Body.

3

In paragraph 1(2), for “Property” substitute “ Subject to paragraph 1A, property ”.

4

After paragraph 1 insert—

Status in relation to nature reserves1A

1

This paragraph applies to land in which the Body has an interest and which is managed as a nature reserve.

2

For the purposes of the application of any enactment or rule of law to the land, the Body is to be treated as a government department.

3

An interest in land includes any estate in land and any right over land, whether the right is exercisable by virtue of the ownership of an interest in land or by virtue of a licence or agreement.

5

In paragraph 2(1)(d), omit “fewer than 2 nor”.

6

Omit paragraphs 3 and 4.

7

In paragraph 5, omit “paragraph 4(3) where applicable and to”.