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As published
57 Dangerous works.
(1) Where, in the opinion of the roads authority, works which a person is executing in, or excavations which he is making under, a road are causing, or are likely to cause, a danger the authority may by notice to him require him within such period as may be specified in the notice to take such steps as will ensure that such danger is brought to an end or as the case may be does not arise.
(2) Notwithstanding any consent granted under section 56 ... of this Act and without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) above, steps specified in the notice under that subsection may include the removal of the works or filling in of the excavations.
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) above do not apply to works or excavations which are in contravention of section 56(1) ... of this Act.
(4) Without prejudice to section 56 of this Act, but notwithstanding any consent granted under either of those sections, a person executing works, or making excavations—
(a) which constitute a danger; or
(b) who permits them to become a danger,
commits an offence.
(5) This section does not apply to works or excavations to which the provisions of Part IV of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 apply.
(6) A person upon whom a notice has been served under subsection (1)
above may within 28 days of such service refer the matter by summary application to the sheriff; and the decision of the sheriff on the matter shall be final.
Your change, as a redline
57 Dangerous works.
(1) Where, in the opinion of the roads authority, works which a person is executing in, or excavations which he is making under, a road are causing, or are likely to cause, a danger the authority may by notice to him require him within such period as may be specified in the notice to take such steps as will ensure that such danger is brought to an end or as the case may be does not arise.
(2) Notwithstanding any consent granted under section 56 ... of this Act and without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) above, steps specified in the notice under that subsection may include the removal of the works or filling in of the excavations.
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) above do not apply to works or excavations which are in contravention of section 56(1) ... of this Act.
(4) Without prejudice to section 56 of this Act, but notwithstanding any consent granted under either of those sections, a person executing works, or making excavations—
(a) which constitute a danger; or
(b) who permits them to become a danger,
commits an offence.
(5) This section does not apply to works or excavations to which the provisions of Part IV of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 apply.
(6) A person upon whom a notice has been served under subsection (1)
above may within 28 days of such service refer the matter by summary application to the sheriff; and the decision of the sheriff on the matter shall be final.
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