Marine (Scotland) Act 2010

[^key-36e05d9aec7ea8846d84b4bf1188f639]: S. 29 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-f0be99016e4115afcc697c0ea3e4125a]: S. 30 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-06668d69e048bc33f952b66c8e35f4f3]: S. 31 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-9631195c6cb927ed81760b327004b878]: S. 32 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-3ea60a37c9484f6d5115d4ed52fa1fbe]: S. 33 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-8b7383b4746000e6faf4ff7746ab2be0]: S. 34 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-7462b03d05198feba9476f339b517869]: S. 35 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-813a9341f04f48a8af6316f42ba517f9]: S. 36 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-565217ada0db6444085624ff10ebcd1d]: S. 37 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-ceaf06ce371688d3f1b21ada93b7d440]: S. 38 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-f6b9ecc11410e56ffebc1be12ca8b414]: S. 39 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-6500fc5d7333cc247f999015266999af]: S. 40 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-ec1e4889caa5bf5f59e1e9f7e87a1f34]: S. 41 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-51fa8057a7b4f19ae4be73f97adbc995]: S. 42 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-25f9b25c02d8195e179cd38393e311ce]: S. 43 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-326ac957a5af9df67f5addf2d3dc1dcf]: S. 44 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-d158f71a1d87f854d74961611fbc9287]: S. 45 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-e0fcdda3a1d90a98cf7e567964744441]: S. 46 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-072652d84c7f2175de7effe103619962]: S. 47 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-e0f69b65eb60056a6fdc9cb12c087fe6]: S. 48 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-8508ab68f4b43de2dcc4696bb182bee5]: S. 49 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-8a0994b5f384795e4a6e5e2b06b5f9ca]: S. 50 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-2ef5b09c6f51548a6b0088dd20efc338]: S. 51 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-40dc647c2e04b57f8d61f353696e1621]: S. 52 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-e4c94c2fd3cc6488f747e770eef8e4b5]: S. 53 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-d44ba9639904a52450eeae47a2f21a61]: S. 54 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-4a6c2d4f8a4e2ae44b0114f0f20eded2]: S. 55 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-41d0e184069e38f2b59e1ef92f7d467d]: S. 56 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-e5245a8c47ce9747cf144e7275887c3a]: S. 57 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-7b0bfe68bd26e771638908c68f840234]: S. 58 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-7f012db030f0644646f432aa909e843f]: S. 59 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-2e18a8a2f1b73970e41d43e902c40740]: S. 60 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-9ccc25ca206b83ee0e98ebfa619acd37]: S. 61 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-24711c83fcd95db071a1fe3700944c87]: S. 62 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-0407958b5498c426058700c146ca91a1]: S. 63 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-b2e15ea0f97e88721a959a88f0feea21]: S. 131(1)-(3) in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(b)

[^key-af05cad1bc37a1026f39b6e511d74b23]: S. 150 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(c)

[^key-02000c58cc2ee2fba72065a33dd6204d]: S. 167 in force at 6.4.2011 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(d)

[^key-cec70339d7830966c8c0c20a0b343ccf]: Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(d)

[^key-ae6fe548d5c7cead784dd7887421aefa]: Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(d)

[^key-08cb4e4ce873f2e2d924472605fa1c39]: Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(d)

[^key-568b3eb4e3441495794090b27a47e2d1]: S. 27(6A) inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 102 (with Sch. 3 paras. 1, 2)

[^key-09f70f72136afbe2e615d9801dc98d7c]: S. 104 repealed (29.6.2011) by Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 6), s. 43(1), Sch. Pt. 2 (with s. 41(1)); S.S.I. 2011/279, art. 2(1)(l)(ii) (as amended by S.S.I. 2011/287, art. 2)

[^key-3826beb3772703ad86af344f63468552]: Words in s. 132(2)(c) substituted (2.7.2012) by The Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/215), reg. 1, Sch. para. 2

[^key-00bf571bd6d66c19f7b560169e173516]: S. 79(3)(a) modified by S.I. 1994/2716, reg. 3A(5) (as substituted (16.8.2012) by The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/228), regs. 1(1), 4)

[^key-72afd26a30e153d8ce44a6b5a74c3a8e]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 12(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 39; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-6f2579a5dee417909287deae590c5665]: Ss. 151-155 modified (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 7(3), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-6266f701256d05622f5a7f88f80279f4]: Pt. 7 modified (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 35(6), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-632d498e80b515e849811173ee262bc4]: Ss. 151-155 modified (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 35(7), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-2559a7f573d1ce186c1ed27988e3f30d]: Sch. 2 para. 1 substituted (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 61(2), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-bf9674b86eb8c52ec008977a0558b005]: Sch. 2 para. 4A and cross-heading inserted (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 61(5), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-7822677421355c03e42afbfdaff076f2]: Sch. 2 para. 2(2)(c) inserted (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 61(3), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-72e0749e9cc1d87a84b293dd1a46d70d]: Sch. 2 para. 3(c) inserted (16.9.2013) by Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 61(4), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-03037a677eeb4aa213a3cb2d2088e093]: S. 167 in force at 1.11.2013 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2013/276, art. 2

[^key-00ece68724df1132d3e950085666aaa3]: Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 1.11.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/276, art. 2

[^key-a5f441baed688110e8f01dbb056253c4]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (temp. until 30.9.2015) (1.10.2014) by The South Arran Marine Conservation Order 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/260), arts. 1, 6

[^key-30747568bca35c0c6ef2fbf5cd986f1f]: Ss. 63A, 63B and cross-heading inserted (26.2.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 54(3), 61(2); S.S.I. 2015/52, art. 2(1) (with art. 3)

[^key-462ad2ff4a683805cdcac0945f3887af]: S. 38(4) added (26.2.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 54(2), 61(2); S.S.I. 2015/52, art. 2(1)

[^key-ee2a64eea2e838c4418468ca3889567e]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (temp. until 18.8.2016) (18.8.2015) by The Wester Ross Marine Conservation Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/302), arts. 1(1)(2), 5

[^key-ed90c448cddc18efb5cde98641586d2f]: S. 80A inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 2 (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-fdd72f0ecad3d4900b58bbfe70393453]: Words in s. 82(3) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(a) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-678dccf9309eb3c71615b213923be78a]: Words in s. 82(5) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(b) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-a049737796717daa2e979372829de87e]: S. 82(6)(ia) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(c) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-7f2f697c83aae76607677e8645c9022d]: Words in s. 82(7) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(d) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-f233fab9a17bdda99799214bc7f240d0]: Words in s. 82(10) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(e) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-41cc1cd15d48856e6d9a3e8b89d42e2b]: Words in s. 82(12) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(f) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-087d5be66dd251dab39c02348b388c0f]: S. 82(13)(b) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(g)(ii) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-89314c4bad7c89cd3b7cda0c70d637e1]: Words in s. 82(13)(a) renumbered as s. 82(13)(a) (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(g)(i) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-7ed6fa2c32e96d72fdb2d35bdd3fc4b7]: Words in s. 83(2) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 4(a) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-9cfaf7d5e37cc1574157291fc1ce58e2]: Words in s. 83(8) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 4(b) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-9a932e5b230637299190ba503293bd71]: S. 83(9)(b) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 4(c)(ii) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-d9fee1c92a02d9b1e44da4d00201ec85]: Words in s. 83(9) renumbered as s. 83(9)(a) (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 4(c)(i) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-37c9c317b9aea6c23956e16c7bff01af]: S. 84(3A)-(3C) inserted (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), Sch. 4 para. 5 (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-f55b3d4c46ebc935bee05ef46972392b]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (8.2.2016) by The South Arran Marine Conservation Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/437), arts. 1, 6(1)

[^key-7b07311bb67b33aa07fc6a2e7d019b12]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (23.3.2016) by The Wester Ross Marine Conservation Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/88), arts. 1, 6(1)

[^key-896da38590669fd074679e3d262689bb]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (23.3.2016) by The Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Marine Conservation Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/90), arts. 1, 6(1)

[^key-5d1f7c8354ec280c012fed95a86cfcb4]: Sch. 1 para. 8(4) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Crown Estate Transfer Scheme 2017 (S.I. 2017/524), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 42(c)

[^key-64e343e98b7df94429cb35e7b12a3156]: Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(ha) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Crown Estate Transfer Scheme 2017 (S.I. 2017/524), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 42(a)

[^key-4f8a03e0b60469800d7a88573ee1e539]: Sch. 1 para. 8(3)(ia) inserted (1.4.2017) by The Crown Estate Transfer Scheme 2017 (S.I. 2017/524), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 42(b)

[^key-64e390251706416844a6ff30ff64752b]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (temp. until 19.5.2018) (15.6.2017) by The Loch Carron Urgent Marine Conservation (No. 2) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/205), arts. 1, 5

[^key-98c2bdba6b6638b48d58afb0e8888f98]: Words in s. 79(9) substituted (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1013), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 3(2) (with regs. 3, 4(2))

[^key-cdcea78480fdca3d968a3b864d71d73b]: Words in s. 36(1) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 56; S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-c2304957ff452f24c7aa837e2a7905f4]: Words in s. 41(1) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-fbab32d2bfccf17a2fbb2641183de396]: S. 41(2) omitted (28.12.2017) by virtue of Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 57(3); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-7772e02e510123666bb1bbd75decfa62]: Words in s. 116(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 25; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t) (with transitional and savings provisions in S.I. 2018/245, regs. 2, 3, 26)

[^key-24ddbfa1aa2cc2cdad7e164e1e4e0b16]: Words in s. 117 substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 25; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t) (with transitional and savings provisions in S.I. 2018/245, regs. 2, 3, 26)

[^key-0d64e16ecbb07c4446fb660f3fa958c9]: Words in s. 118(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 25; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t) (with transitional and savings provisions in S.I. 2018/245, regs. 2, 3, 26)

[^key-3af2bceb79d9b34f7ee1ff53b85e1de7]: Words in s. 120(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 25; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t) (with transitional and savings provisions in S.I. 2018/245, regs. 2, 3, 26)

[^key-68408209c47bcd80388e34ac68f53512]: Words in s. 125 substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 25; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t) (with transitional and savings provisions in S.I. 2018/245, regs. 2, 3, 26)

[^key-51b32cb12447489024c37b8ba0231e04]: Words in s. 129(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 25; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t) (with transitional and savings provisions in S.I. 2018/245, regs. 2, 3, 26)

[^key-a4c60e2b96d8ee3f1493425437acd3e5]: Words in sch. 2 para. 12(5)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 165(2) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-9b1ae7bfa1a96a81f55a21a275259e3a]: Sch. 2 para. 12(7) inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 165(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-67ba9a16d20f1a15229eaf60a9a7d7d0]: Sch. 2 para. 12(5)(b) substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 26 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

[^key-76064a5a25ed829b43113d341f00fcee]: S. 12(2A) inserted (4.10.2018) by Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 12), ss. 27, 31(2); S.S.I. 2018/282, reg. 2

[^key-2bbc4af88a5c366d819ef9ec44b15a4d]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (19.5.2019) by The Loch Carron Marine Conservation Order 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/101), arts. 1, 5(1)

[^key-ef6cf24f63dd4f038ee8a85bcdae8840]: S. 128(A1) inserted (30.11.2020) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(7)(a), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(1), sch. (with reg. 3)

[^key-24c5fabb5e66d1ac6fcacd45d63fafca]: Words in s. 128(1) repealed (30.11.2020) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(7)(b), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(1), sch. (with reg. 3)

[^key-9167c35c151fba6d9cc8708898ea8ca0]: Words in s. 79(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/55), regs. 1, 2(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5b2f0bece852caa2fe9dc2298b00f684]: S. 105 repealed (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/55), regs. 1, 2(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-693762652d029c9c1831803a343dd501]: Words in s. 132(7)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/55), regs. 1, 2(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e97058caa3893440286389a48b392175]: Words in s. 132(7)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/55), regs. 1, 2(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-72c5d92344374d2b3b574ab05b2b2da4]: S. 110(1)(f)(g) repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(2)(a), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

[^key-2941e821fb1c377325bf863c0856ca1a]: S. 110(2)(3) repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(2)(b), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

[^key-61abc4e3a8fd6fa4ec6a8e98ed8bec1b]: S. 121 repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(3), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

[^key-f57bd8c9853abcb4b5576e6d065e28b7]: Words in s. 122(1) repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(4), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

[^key-07a75bb32b0c9edcac9aa7cfce0e9050]: Words in s. 123 repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(5), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

[^key-34d8bf6c58a6b3748df5646ffa97b97c]: Words in s. 124 repealed (1.2.2021) by Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 14), ss. 14(6), 22(2); S.S.I. 2020/379, reg. 2(2)

[^key-d969c04a142843506e191f44cb26925e]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (temp.) (17.3.2021) by The Red Rocks and Longay Urgent Marine Conservation Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/131), arts. 1, 7

[^key-6d4dbcf6966d73016e3cf03598a6ff79]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (temp.) (16.12.2021) by The Red Rocks and Longay Urgent Marine Conservation (No. 2) Order 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/463), arts. 1(1), 7(1) (with art. 1(2))

[^M_C_a2eac1c8-00be-41c6-f21d-91afed246737]: Ss. 39-42 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 12

[^M_C_18b84d5d-3231-4d82-92d3-1a826bce7950]: Ss. 39-42 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 12

[^M_C_ccd80625-7652-4e9b-e138-b93bc090e693]: Ss. 39-42 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 12

[^M_C_fa97936e-e3ae-452f-c1e0-8b6c363f8acc]: Ss. 39-42 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 12

[^M_C_ebccb8be-9aa8-42fe-f2d9-d3123ef2cc1e]: Ss. 43-45 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 13

[^M_C_53b81ee0-d77f-42a2-89ac-8ce74d1cde21]: Ss. 43-45 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 13

[^M_C_9def723d-c4a7-4fc9-9a79-756c939dad0a]: Ss. 43-45 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 13

[^M_C_292e2b2c-055a-4426-8919-f94d0cb877f5]: Ss. 46-50 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 14

[^M_C_80a6d492-6382-4cf7-b171-72e4b80d5044]: Ss. 46-50 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 14

[^M_C_6f63e9b3-8439-423b-ab0d-4b6d1c3baad2]: Ss. 46-50 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 14

[^M_C_5a32be84-823c-4ec5-e428-7b8960763bf1]: Ss. 46-50 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 14

[^M_C_d0cbe634-5fa5-44a9-fac6-a5dbf11fe562]: Ss. 46-50 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 14

[^M_C_35c6036b-7e76-4a0e-91bf-a5ed8a19443d]: Sch. 2 applied (9.11.2020) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Scottish Inshore Region) Amendment Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/316), arts. 1, 14

[^M_I_7bf53bff-1a27-44af-97e6-93b123759fd1]: Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_2eef8af8-fc15-40fc-dfae-21fd38b0eefb]: Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_e46f4cdf-5e6a-4251-ffc5-7ce44bccf128]: Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_80b55748-2215-4ae7-fd01-63a295d28976]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_9481b1fa-40d9-4184-e166-19036b57ee94]: Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_d0237274-4139-4515-8dff-622edd23881d]: Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_6afb9e56-9a3c-44a4-b885-0115b4dbbced]: Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_be93a3ca-ead0-4b38-a8d6-683c18dab4a3]: Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_e0c6775f-b237-4f0a-a5b8-4ccb0b0378a0]: Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_223c970c-e324-433c-ad0c-4236ce96eae5]: Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^M_I_70ea9d40-026b-436d-d058-fd1bffdee5ae]: Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 3(a)

[^key-92fb376dd7fed62d9549128049dbbf90]: S. 97(1)(b) excluded (9.2.2023) by The Red Rocks and Longay Marine Conservation Order 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/372), arts. 1, 7

[^key-0e18605fdc7bb0140298ef9a7fa7fa2d]: S. 83: power to disapply or modify conferred (26.12.2023) by Energy Act 2023 (c. 52), ss. 293(4)(5), 334(3)(j) (with s. 293(6))

[^key-6b6c33830aa9785a0fddd83a77f6e128]: Word in s. 79(5) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/374), reg. 1(1), sch. 1 para. 8

[^key-5df9a85d687c0f7787fd63b3927b389b]: Pt. 4 power to amend or modify conferred (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 25(3), 32(1) (with s. 30)

[^key-ddc688e5340b5f9a35f37b33094dd9c3]: S. 21(3A)-(3C) inserted (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 23(2), 32(1) (with s. 30)

[^key-335f8c82002732bdb3efe57a69c52a05]: S. 32(4A) inserted (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 23(3), 32(1) (with s. 30)

[^key-23b4b387c150dffb3e9e01129a6d2884]: S. 37(5A) inserted (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 23(4)(b), 32(1) (with s. 30)

[^key-e5c23464334ce083dbdbd7c611f07b0e]: Words in s. 37(1) inserted (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 23(4)(a), 32(1) (with s. 30)

Sea fisheries

Enforcement of marine licensing regime

Extension of modifications relating to Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967

Modifications relating to Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967: orders as to fisheries for shellfish

Crown application

Sea fisheries

Proceedings for questioning certain decisions under sections 28 and 29

Proceedings for questioning certain decisions under sections 28 and 29

63A

• (1) If a person is aggrieved by a decision of the Scottish Ministers to which this section applies, and wishes to question the validity of the decision on either of the grounds mentioned in subsection (2), the person (the “aggrieved person”) may make an application to the Inner House of the Court of Session under this section.

• (2) The grounds are that—

• (a) the decision is not within the powers of the Scottish Ministers under this Part,

• (b) one or more of the relevant requirements have not been complied with in relation to the decision.

• (3) This section applies to—

• (a) a decision to cause, or not to cause, an inquiry to be held under section 28(1) in connection with the Scottish Ministers' determination of an application for a marine licence to carry on an activity in respect of which a generating station application must also be made, and

• (b) a decision under section 29 in relation to an application for a marine licence to carry on such an activity.

• (4) An application under this section must be made within the period of 6 weeks beginning with the date on which the decision to which the application relates is taken.

• (5) On an application under this section, the Inner House of the Court of Session—

• (a) may suspend the decision until the final determination of the proceedings,

• (b) may quash the decision either in whole or in part if satisfied that—

• (i) the decision in question is not within the powers of the Scottish Ministers under this Part, or

• (ii) the interests of the aggrieved person have been substantially prejudiced by failure to comply with any of the relevant requirements in relation to the decision.

• (6) In this section—

• “generating station application” means an application for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 (consent for the construction etc. of generating stations);

• “the relevant requirements” in relation to a decision to which this section applies, means the requirements of this Act, or of any order or regulations made under this Part, which are applicable to that decision.

63B

• (1) No proceedings may be taken in respect of an application under section 63A(1) unless the Inner House of the Court of Session has granted permission for the application to proceed.

• (2) The Court may grant permission under subsection (1) for an application to proceed only if it is satisfied that—

• (a) the applicant can demonstrate a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the application, and

• (b) the application has a real prospect of success.

• (3) The Court may grant permission under subsection (1) for an application to proceed—

• (a) subject to such conditions as the Court thinks fit, or

• (b) only on such of the grounds specified in the application as the Court thinks fit.

Sea fisheries

80A

• (1) Historic Environment Scotland may give advice and guidance as to—

• (a) the matters which are capable of damaging or otherwise affecting any marine historic asset in a Historic MPA,

• (b) how any stated preservation objectives for a Historic MPA may be furthered, or how the achievement of any such objectives may be hindered, and

• (c) the assessment by a public authority of the matters in section 83(4)(b)(i) and (ii) including what factors the authority should take into account.

• (2) Advice or guidance as to any of the matters in paragraph (a) to (c) of subsection (1) may be given—

• (a) in relation to—

• (i) a particular Historic MPA,

• (ii) all Historic MPAs generally,

• (b) in relation to a particular public authority or public authorities generally.