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WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1973 - SECT 51

51.(1) The result of any analysis of a sample taken under Article 50 [(other
than a sample taken under paragraph (1)(h) of that Article)] shall not be
admissible as evidence in any legal proceedings in respect of any sewage,
matter or substance discharged from any premises or of any water in, on or
under any land unless the person taking the sample

(a)takes all reasonable steps to notify to the occupier of the premises or
land his intention to have it analysed; and

(b)there and then divides the sample into three parts and causes each part to
be placed in a container which is sealed and marked; and

(c)takes all reasonable steps to deliver one part to the occupier of the
premises or land, retains one part for future comparison, and has one part
analysed by a competent person.

(2) In this Article any reference to an analysis includes a reference to any
test of whatever kind.

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