Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 (2009 Asp 6).

This Act implements for Scotland provisions of Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks. The purpose of the Directive is to establish a framework for the assessment and management of flood risks, aiming at the reduction of the adverse consequences for human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activity associated with floods.
The Act makes provision in relation to: (a) coordination and cooperation within the domain of flood risk management; (c) assessment of flood risk and preparation of flood risk maps and flood risk management plans, including implementing the Directive; (c) functions of local authority and Scottish Environment Protection Agency for flood risk management; (d) a revised statutory process for flood protection schemes; and (e) the enforcement regime for the safe operation of reservoirs.