Reform history

- (2A) In relation to applications to the Welsh Ministers, subsection (2) has effect as if for “prescribed by regulations made by the appropriate Minister” there were substituted “ specified by the Welsh Ministers ” .

- (2B) The Welsh Ministers may require a person who applies to them for an order under this section to provide them with such further information as they think necessary to enable them to determine the application.

- (8) Subsection (7) above does not apply in the case of any order made by virtue of subsection (10) belowor by virtue of section 5E of this Act .

- (2) Subject to the provisions of sections 4 and 5A of this Act, all such restrictions, regulations, tolls and royalties as aforesaid shall be imposed on and apply to all persons equally, and shall be for the benefit of the regulated fishery or part only, and , subject to subsection (2A) of this section, any such tolls and royalties shall be applied for purposes relating to the regulation of that fishery or part.

- (3ZA) In subsection (3) of this section “ *the appropriate national authority* ” means—

- “ *the appropriate body* ” means— the Marine Management Organisation, in the case of crabs and lobsters taken from that part of the sea that is within British fishery limits and does not include—the Scottish zone,the Northern Ireland zone, orthe Welsh zone;the Welsh Ministers, in the case of crabs and lobsters taken from the Welsh zone;

- “ *British fishery limits* ” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Fishery Limits Act 1976;

- “ *Northern Ireland zone* ” has the same meaning as in the Northern Ireland Act 1998;

- “ *Welsh zone* ” has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006.

#### Register of licences

##### 4C

- (1) A British sea-fishery officer may seize—

- (a) in Scotland or in the Scottish zone; or

- (b) on a Scottish fishing boat wherever it may be,

any shellfish and any net or other fishing gear to which subsection (2) applies.

- (2) This subsection applies to—

- (a) any shellfish in respect of which the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that an offence under section 3(3) has been committed;

- (b) any net or other fishing gear which the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect has been used in the commission of such an offence.

- (3) In this section—

- (a) “ *Scotland* ” has the meaning given by the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46); and

- (b) references to shellfish include any receptacle which contains shellfish.

#### Sections 4A to 4C: supplementary

##### 4D

- (1) A British sea-fishery officer, or a person assisting such an officer by virtue of section 4A(2) or , 4B(3) or (12) or 4CA(2)(b), is not liable in any civil or criminal proceedings for anything done in the purported exercise of a power conferred by section 4A, 4B , 4C or 4CA if the court is satisfied—

- (a) that the act was done in good faith;

- (b) that there were reasonable grounds for doing it; and

- (c) that it was done with reasonable skill and care.

- (2) A person who—

- (a) fails without reasonable excuse to comply with any requirement imposed on the person by a British sea-fishery officer under a power conferred by section 4A , 4B or 4CA ;

- (b) without reasonable excuse prevents, or attempts to prevent, any other person from complying with such a requirement; or

- (c) obstructs such an officer in the exercise of any of those powers or the powers conferred by section 4C,

shall be guilty of an offence.

- (2A) A constable may arrest without warrant any person who the constable reasonably believes is committing or has committed an offence under subsection (2) relating to—

- (a) a failure to comply with a requirement imposed under a power conferred by section 4CA,

- (b) obstructing a British sea-fishery officer in the exercise of such a power.

- (2B) Subsection (2A) above is without prejudice to any power of arrest conferred by law apart from that subsection.

- (3) A person who commits an offence under subsection (2) is liable—

- (a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;

- (b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine.

#### Consequential amendments, repeals and transitional provisions.

In section 6 for the words “Part III of the Sea Fisheries Act 1868” there shall be substituted the words “section 1 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967”.

## Editorial notes

[^c672632]: S. 1 amended by [Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (c. 77)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/77) , [s. 15(1)(3)–(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/77/section/15/1/3)

[^c672633]: S. 1(1) extended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29) , [s. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/34) ( *a* )

[^c672637]: Words substituted by [Fishery Limits Act 1976 (c. 86)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/86) , [Sch. 2 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/86/schedule/2/paragraph/15)

[^c672638]: Words in s. 1(1) substituted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820) , [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4) , [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/2/a) ; [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178) , [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672639]: S. 1(1A) inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820) , [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4) , [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/2/b) ; [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178) , [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672640]: S. 2 extended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/34)

[^c672642]: S. 5 extended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/34)(*b*)

[^c672643]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [ss. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/38), [46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [ss. 289F](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289F), [289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and by [1994 c. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33), [s. 157(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/157/1/9), [Sch. 8 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/schedule/8/part/I); [S.I. 1995/127](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/schedule/1) it is provided (3.2.1995) that s. 5(7) shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale instead of a fine not exceeding level 3

[^c672644]: Words in s. 6 inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/3); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672654]: S. 7 extended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/34)

[^c672655]: Words in s. 7(3) omitted (3.1.1995) by virtue of [1994 c. 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/32), [ss. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/32/section/2/2), [3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/32/section/3/3) (with [s. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/32/section/3/2))

[^c672660]: Words in s. 8 inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/4); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672662]: Ss. 9, 12 extended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/34)

[^c672663]: S. 9(1A) inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/5); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672664]: S. 10 renumbered as s. 10(1) (1.4.1996) by [1994 c. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19), [s. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/section/1/3), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/schedule/2/paragraph/3) (with [ss. 54(5)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/section/54/5/7), [55(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/section/55/5), [Sch. 17 paras. 22(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/schedule/17/paragraph/22/1), [23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/schedule/17/paragraph/23/2)); [S.I. 1995/3198](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3198), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3198/article/3), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3198/schedule/1)

[^c672665]: S. 10(2) added (1.4.1996) by [1994 c. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19), [s. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/section/1/3), [Sch. 2 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/schedule/2/paragraph/3) (with [ss. 54(5)(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/section/54/5/7), [55(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/section/55/5), [Sch. 17 paras. 22(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/schedule/17/paragraph/22/1), [23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/19/schedule/17/paragraph/23/2)); [S.I. 1995/3198](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3198), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3198/article/3), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3198/schedule/1)

[^c672670]: Ss. 9, 12 extended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/34)

[^c672671]: Words in s. 12(2)(a) substituted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/6/a); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672672]: S. 12(2A) inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/6/b); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672673]: S. 12(3A) inserted by [Diseases of Fish Act 1983 (c. 30, SIF 52:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30), [s. 6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30/section/6/1)

[^c672674]: Words substituted by [Diseases of Fish Act 1983 (c. 30, SIF 52:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30), [s. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30/section/6/2)

[^c672675]: Words inserted by [Diseases of Fish Act 1983 (c. 30, SIF 52:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30), [s. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30/section/6/2)

[^c672690]: S. 14(2): [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289E](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289E) (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), applies (S.)

[^c672691]: S. 14(2): [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [ss. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/35) (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increases of fines) and 46 (substitution or references to levels on the standard scale), apply (E.W.)

[^c672692]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [ss. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/38), [46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21) ss. 289E-289G and by [1994 c. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33), [s. 157(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/157/1/9), [Sch. 8 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/schedule/8/part/I); [S.I. 1995/127](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/schedule/1) it is provided (3.2.1995) that s. 14(2) shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale instead of a fine not exceeding level 4

[^c672694]: Words inserted by [Diseases of Fish Act 1983 (c. 30, SIF 52:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30), [s. 6(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/30/section/6/3)

[^c672695]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [ss. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/38), [46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [ss. 289F](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289F), [289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and by [1994 c. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33), [s. 157(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/157/1/9), [Sch. 8 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/schedule/8/part/I); [S.I. 1995/127](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/schedule/1) it is provided (3.2.1995) that s. 14(5) shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale instead of a fine not exceeding level 3

[^c672696]: S. 16 amended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 33(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/33/5), [Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/schedule/4/part/II/paragraph/30)

[^c672697]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and by virtue of (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G) and by [1994 c. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33), [s. 157(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/157/1/9), [Sch. 8 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/schedule/8/part/I); [S.I. 1995/127](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/schedule/1) it is provided (3.2.1995) that s. 16(1) shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale instead of a fine not exceeding level 1

[^c672699]: S. 16(2)(*e*) added by [Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1973 (c. 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/30), [s. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/30/section/1)

[^c672706]: S. 17(1)(3) amended by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 33(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/33/1), [Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/schedule/4/part/I/paragraph/11) and by [Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29), [s. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/section/33), [Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/29/schedule/4/part/II/paragraph/32)

[^c672711]: S. 17(4): [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [ss. 35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/35) (in relation to liability on first and subsequent convictions), 38 (increase of fines) and 46 (substitution of references to levels on the standard scale) apply (E.W.)

[^c672712]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48), [ss. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/38), [46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21), [ss. 289E–289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289E) and by [1994 c. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33), [s. 157(1)(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/section/157/1/9), [Sch. 8 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/33/schedule/8/part/I); [S.I. 1995/127](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/article/2/1), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/127/schedule/1) it is provided (3.2.1995) that s. 17(4) shall have effect as if the maximum fine that may be imposed on summary conviction for the offence mentioned therein were a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale instead of a fine not exceeding level 3

[^c672714]: Words substituted by virtue of [Interpretation Act 1889 (c. 63)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1889/63), [s. 38(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1889/63/section/38/1)

[^c672715]: [1975 c. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21).

[^c672716]: S. 19(3) repealed by [Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/71), [Sch. 6 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/71/schedule/6/part/II)

[^c672717]: Words in s. 20(2)(3) inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/9); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672720]: Certain functions of Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food now exercisable (W.) by Secretary of State, or Minister and Secretary of State jointly: [S.I. 1969/388](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1969/388), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1969/388/article/3), [Sch. 2 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1969/388/schedule/2/part/II) and 1978/272, art. 2, Sch. 1

[^c672721]: Words in s. 22(1) substituted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(10)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/10/a); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672722]: Definition in s. 22(2) inserted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/10/b); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672723]: The text of S. 24(1)(2), Schs. 2 and 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force, and, except as specified, does not reflect any repeals or amendments which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991

[^c672725]: [1889 c. 63](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1889/63).

[^c672621]: Act: power to transfer functions conferred (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/672](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/672/schedule/1)

[^c672726]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) [Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48) , [s. 46](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/48/section/46) and (S.) [Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21) , [s. 289G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/21/section/289G)

[^c672727]: Words substituted by [Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (c. 77)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/77) , [s. 15(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/77/section/15/7)

[^c672729]: Entries repealed (S.) by the [Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 26, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/26), [s. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/26/section/10/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/26/schedule/2)

[^c672730]: [1881 c. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1881/11).

[^c672731]: Entries repealed (S.) by the [Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 26, SIF 52:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/26), [s. 10(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/26/section/10/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/26/schedule/2)

[^c672732]: [1895 c. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1895/42).

[^c672733]: [1966 c. 38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1966/38).

[^c672734]: Entries repealed by [Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (c. 77)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/77), [Sch. 2 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/77/schedule/2/part/II)

[^c672728]: The text of S. 24(1)(2), Schs. 2 and 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force, and, except as specified, does not reflect any repeals or amendments which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991

[^c672735]: The text of S. 24(1)(2), Schs. 2 and 3 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force, and, except as specified, does not reflect any repeals or amendments which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991

[^c672682]: Words substituted by [S.I. 1972/971](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/971), [art. 10(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/971/article/10/3)

[^c672683]: Words in s. 13(4) substituted (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(7)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/7/a); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672685]: Words substituted by Hovercraft Act 1968' (c. 59), Sch. para. 4

[^c672686]: [1968 c. 59](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/59).

[^c672687]: S. 13(5): “after subsection (4) there is inserted” subsection (5) (1.7.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1820](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/article/4), [Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 42(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1820/schedule/2/part/I/paragraph/42/7/b); [S.I. 1998/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3178/article/3)

[^c672688]: S. 13(5) inserted by [S.I. 1990/2371](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2371), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2371/article/2), [Sch. 1 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2371/schedule/1/paragraph/2)

[^c672689]: [1987 c.53](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/53).

[^key-939cf82f3d5493d295e06dae7de3ed90]: Ss. 4A-4D inserted (S.) (1.9.2006) by [Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/10), [ss. 98(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/10/section/98/1), [104(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/10/section/104/1); [S.S.I. 2006/432](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/432), [art. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/432/article/2/f)

[^key-7532ea3f65dc661b2a9e2c4c4e2cea1f]: Words in s. 22 inserted (S.) (1.9.2006) by [Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/10), [ss. 98(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/10/section/98/2), [104(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/10/section/104/1); [S.S.I. 2006/432](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/432), [art. 2(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/432/article/2/f)

[^key-39e24475ca11ac4dc3df2c246e548d89]: Words in s. 17(3) substituted (12.11.2009 for specified purposes, 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 213(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/213/2), [324(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/c), [324(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/d); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-73b76d6f8b41cb1933d26f4b628750dc]: S. 3(2A) inserted (E.W.) (12.11.2009 for specified purposes) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 204(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/204/4), [324(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/c), [324(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/d) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-7db795a17bc04ade38ba05bf409dacae]: S. 3(6)(7) inserted (E.W.) (12.11.2009 for specified purposes) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 207](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/207), [324(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/c), [324(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/d) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 asp 5, ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-0c9d8e45b65b535469ba1dbca9363226]: Sch. 1 para. 6(2) inserted (12.11.2009 for E.W. for specified purposes and 24.2.2011 for S.) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 202(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/202/4/b), [324(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/c), [324(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/1/d); Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 asp 5, ss. 160(3)(a), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-c2c052a63e33ccc6c499f6cb5c73b309]: S. 4ZA inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/209), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-aa8f44e17b3c06559ec72dbe21715e34]: S. 1(6) substituted for s. 1(6)-(14) (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23) , [ss. 203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/203) , [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3) ; [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345) , [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2) , [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 160(2), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a)

[^key-07899c27a8878315b6d9ccfabc5aa777]: Words in s. 1(1) substituted (12.1.2010 for E.W. and 16.9.2013 for S.) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23) , [ss. 202(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/202/2) , [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3) ; [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345) , [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2) , [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9); Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7), ss. 55(1), 66(2) (with s. 65); S.S.I. 2013/249, art. 2

[^key-794cc2f692c98fcb025bb24616ce70f0]: S. 1(4) repealed (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23) , [ss. 202(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/202/3) , [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3) , [Sch. 22 Pts. 5(A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/schedule/22/part/5/A) ; [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345) , [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2) , [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) [Sch. para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/27/b) and s. 1(4) repealed (S.) (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act (asp 5), ss. 160(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a)

[^key-c6a85b31ab13d495aadc54488ac4c221]: S. 3(5) inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 206(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/206/1), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) (with [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/3/2)) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-7c6181df2ce25c0be420b57c78e58167]: Word in s. 3(3) substituted (S.) (1.8.2007) by virtue of [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12), [ss. 32(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/32/1), [45(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/45/2) (with [s. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/39)); [S.S.I. 2007/333](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333/article/2/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333/article/3)); and said word also substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by virtue of [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 205(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/205/2), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) (with [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/3/1))

[^key-781fddadf115e7fe41deb376ba5b0aca]: Word in s. 3(1)(c) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 204(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/204/2), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-8a22487816486320baca72a8cccab142]: Words in s. 3(2) inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 204(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/204/3/a), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 asp 5, ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-0fc2b3203920230a3564fdaf454de1ce]: Words in s. 3(2) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 204(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/204/3/b), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 asp 5 ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-78f9bbd8135298fc3c3595c154c2046d]: Words in s. 3(4) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 204(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/204/5), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with art. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-17f294bb4d8b4b7dcd133c34c169ac94]: S. 4(7): word "is" substituted (S.) (1.8.2007) by virtue of [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12), [ss. 32(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/32/2/a), [45(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/45/2) (with [s. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/39)); [S.S.I. 2007/333](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333/article/2/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333/article/3)); and words in s. 4(7) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 208(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/208/a), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-f0324ae2c3837487f6c195374f0124cc]: Words in s. 4(7) repealed (S.) (1.8.2007) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 12)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12), [ss. 32(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/32/2/b), [45(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/45/2) (with [s. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/12/section/39)); [S.S.I. 2007/333](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333/article/2/1) (with [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/333/article/3)); and words in s. 4(7) repealed (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 208(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/208/b), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3), [Sch. 22 Pts. 5(A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/schedule/22/part/5/A); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)[Sch. para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/27/b)

[^key-6bc973153ccf6342852fd5d673b8005f]: S. 7(4A) inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 211(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/211/3), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-0ea862cf00e14b011d99515148992bbd]: Words in s. 7(1)(b) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/2), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-4061d0afce3a98856d5c2d5eb3e75f4b]: Words in s. 7(2) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/3/a), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-185983fa0e634c8987caf0b6331f8f0c]: Words in s. 7(2) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/3/b), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-b8aa217af3bcfbaf4ef604cff4159606]: Words in s. 7(3) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/3/a), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-c624926a83c7c730b8da71aef25ed733]: Words in s. 7(3) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/3/b), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-40a6316e26a5bc49b8e1685345de4bee]: Words in s. 7(4) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/4), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-8310f59f607a2b1f959d739082c86db7]: Words in s. 7(5)(b) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/4), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-d0ec73b600ff527efa841b199ee7d310]: S. 7(6) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 210(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/210/5), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-7d448fb1ead70bc08d90803382749e30]: S. 7(4)(a)(iii) and preceding word inserted "at the end of paragraph (a)(ii)" (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by virtue of [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 211(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/211/2), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-e9cf533ca9484968860484319daf5737]: Word in s. 7(4) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by virtue of [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 205(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/205/3), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) (with [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/3/1)) and said word substituted (24.2.2011) by virtue of Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(3), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-9345a4505cdbf9f2dcddb83915b35728]: S. 17(2A) inserted (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 212(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/212/3), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-2aa62c9b5d1cd0730123d56f351ef652]: S. 17(3B) inserted (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 212(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/212/5), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-bf761283a668226e07f8492be934de0f]: S. 17(6) inserted (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 212(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/212/6), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-7430272f2db428988652adbee54874c9]: S. 17(3A) substituted (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 213(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/213/3), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-a616d01114666931e91cf1787b2edb59]: Words in s. 17(1) substituted (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 212(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/212/2), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-da17df829affc70fd08c3f34ed619f71]: Words in s. 17(3) substituted (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 212(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/212/4), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-9534002beb6514f4a392d53035047d78]: Words in s. 20(3) substituted (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 213(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/213/4), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-2317ecfc51b9522036fefadf5f96d499]: Words in s. 22(2) inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 206(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/206/2), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) (with [art. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/3/2)) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-f2d287dd3598ae140c4235c116266b01]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(2) substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23) , [ss. 214(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/2/b) , [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3) (with [s. 214(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/5) ); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345) , [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2) , [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)

[^key-e1d047601b814caf1034531131c38207]: Sch. 1 para. 5 repealed (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 214(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/3), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3), [Sch. 22 Pts. 5(A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/schedule/22/part/5/A) (with [s. 214(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/5)); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9)[Sch. para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/27/b) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1)(4), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-5d99fbdfef5f5c79f253f6d5bdcc7940]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 6 inserted (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 214(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/4), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3) (with [s. 214(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/5)); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5), ss. 161(1)(4), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-d832ac6f1ffa60ffc79956c2a7a26282]: Sch. 1 para. 6(1): Sch. 1 para. 6 renumbered as Sch. 1 para. 6(1) (12.1.2010 for E.W. and 24.2.2011 for S.) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [ss. 202(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/202/4/a), [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2), [Sch. para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9); Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 asp 5, ss. 160(3)(a), 168(1) (with s. 162); S.S.I. 2011/58, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-576daa1282a8ce705601ba3bef99dc92]: S. 15 transfer of functions (31.3.2010) by [The Welsh Zone (Boundaries and Transfer of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/760)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760), [arts. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/1/3), [4(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/4/1/a) (with [art. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/5/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/5/3))

[^key-464a6a8d909fc610c15dc763b87d3f32]: S. 16 transfer of functions (31.3.2010) by [The Welsh Zone (Boundaries and Transfer of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/760)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760), [arts. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/1/3), [4(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/4/1/a) (with [art. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/5/2)[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/760/article/5/3))

[^M_F_f2023118-df9d-4bc6-9d6b-a1fa8b969fc9]: S. 7(4)(a)(iii) and preceding word inserted (S.) (2.1.2001) by [2000 asp 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/12), [s. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/12/section/1)

[^key-b3d499be1f433259d32e8f63fc8f2d24]: S. 1(14A) inserted (24.2.2011) by [Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5), [ss. 161(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/161/2), [168(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/168/1) (with [s. 162](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/162)); [S.S.I. 2011/58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58/article/2/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58/article/4))

[^key-20efa8705340df7e97fb5380d93fadb3]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(2) substituted (S.) (24.2.2011) by [Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5) , [ss. 161(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/161/5) , [168(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/168/1) (with [s. 162](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/162) ); [S.S.I. 2011/58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58) , [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58/article/2/a)

[^M_F_8fb5ceeb-24b2-46a2-8179-074d992b908f]: Sch. 1 para. 4(1) repealed (E.W.) (12.1.2010) by [Marine and Coatal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23) , [ss. 214(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/2/a) , [324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3) , [Sch. 22 Pt. 5A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/schedule/22/part/5A) (with [s. 214(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/214/5) ); [S.I. 2009/3345](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345) , [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/article/2) , [Sch. paras. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/9) , [27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3345/schedule/paragraph/27/b) and said amendment extended to S. (24.2.2011) by [Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5) , [ss. 161(1)(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/161/1/4) , [168(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/168/1) (with [s. 162](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/5/section/162) ); [S.S.I. 2011/58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58) , [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58/article/2/a) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/58/article/4) )

[^key-6276f0113565c4ab98b3eaa6c61018de]: [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/83/schedule/2) entry repealed (1.4.2010 for W., 1.4.2011 for E.) by [Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23), [s. 324(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/section/324/3), [Sch. 22 Pt. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/schedule/22/part/4); [S.I. 2010/630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/630), [art. 3(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/630/article/3/b) (with [arts. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/630/article/8) [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/630/article/12)); [S.I. 2011/556](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/556), [art. 2(2)(o)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/556/article/2/2/o) (with [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/556/article/2/3))

[^key-501255303a248668693e522da3db3d52]: S. 3A inserted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 56(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/56/3), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2) (with [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/4))

[^key-ebc6b767d6034caee51368fd2d123b6d]: S. 4CA inserted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 57(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/57/2), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-fd404c569470d169ad097bc7cf682e81]: S. 24A inserted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 57(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/57/5), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-f6ff18e9e8c40cdfe3d80187bba7d1aa]: S. 3(4A)-(4C) inserted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 56(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/56/2/a), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-55a991ea0def05fee7b9f597d0c99ebe]: Words in s. 3(5) inserted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 56(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/56/2/b), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-f328e368d056e5fa6d01490c11f82b30]: Words in s. 3(6) substituted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 56(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/56/2/c), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-6b2ff0890913eaa89381b22d5f686d35]: Words in s. 4D(1) substituted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 57(3)(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/57/3/a/i), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-45c9229995b9d9c21bea979e57731955]: Words in s. 4D(1) substituted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 57(3)(a)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/57/3/a/ii), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-e4d77eb6f2678bc88f71e1ed3e0ac517]: Words in s. 4D(2)(a) substituted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 57(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/57/3/b), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-6bcbc05faf4a93fd9b66bcda0a42ef97]: S. 4D(2A)(2B) inserted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 57(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/57/3/c), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-2dd239c80ab05cfb2fd622b46ff0345e]: Words in s. 4D title substituted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 57(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/57/4), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [s. 65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-3247b397d2e9970935d34051615e3628]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(2) substituted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7) , [ss. 58(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/58/1/a) , [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [ss. 58(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/58/2) , [65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65) ); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249) , [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-9aeb845340bb96981abfb039b6db8f43]: Words in [Sch. 1 para. 6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/83/schedule/1/paragraph/6/1) substituted (S.) (16.9.2013) by [Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7), [ss. 58(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/58/1/b), [66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/66/2) (with [ss. 58(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/58/2), [65](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2013/7/section/65)); [S.S.I. 2013/249](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/249/article/2)

[^key-928d9f0b2d166f68be0daf174159034c]: Words in s. 3(3) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by [The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2/a) (with [reg. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/regulation/5/1))

[^key-945acb7558be919a99df55b991f83522]: Words in s. 3(5) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by [The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/schedule/4/paragraph/3/2/b) (with [reg. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/regulation/5/1))

[^key-69a852d209300bb5ff338bb75d2c2716]: S. 7(4): "a fine" substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) for "a fine not exceeding £50,000" by virtue of [The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 4 para. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/schedule/4/paragraph/3/3) (with [reg. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/664/regulation/5/1))

[^key-e126ade7a4cdc9d916a1c382e901b0aa]: S. 5A inserted (E.W.) (21.5.2016) by [Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3), [ss. 72(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/72/2), [88(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/88/2/c)

[^key-4caeae0975376e07e791959bc5fbe016]: Ss. 5B-5D inserted (E.W.) (21.5.2016) by [Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3), [ss. 73](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/73), [88(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/88/2/c)

[^key-9f324f186a472ec89773177e4684c83e]: S. 5E inserted (E.W.) (21.5.2016) by [Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3), [ss. 74(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/74/2), [88(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/88/2/c)

[^key-409a07c5f3abed4f53ca25b16e8cd311]: S. 1(2A)(2B) inserted (E.W.) (21.5.2016) by [Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3), [ss. 71(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/71/1), [88(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/88/2/c) (with [s. 71(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/71/2))

[^key-fe37e67288d34075745ab1e8ba289e6a]: Words in s. 1(8) inserted (E.W.) (21.5.2016) by [Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3), [ss. 74(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/74/3), [88(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/88/2/c)

[^key-fd029491313650523c6c108338eca8bc]: Words in s. 3(2) substituted (E.W.) (21.5.2016) by [Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3), [ss. 72(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/72/3), [88(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3/section/88/2/c)

[^M_F_d3fcaac3-5645-473c-d460-b29460ea370a]: S. 5F inserted (E.W.) (21.5.2016) by [Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/anaw/2016/3), ss. 75, 88(2)(c)

#### Power to search for, seize, etc. oysters, crabs and lobsters illegally in possession of any person, etc.

#### Isle of Man and Channel Islands.

In section 4 for the words from “sections” where first occurring, to the end of the first paragraph there shall be substituted the words “the following provisions of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967, that is to say, section 1(2), so far as it relates to Schedule 1, section 1(4) and (5), sections 6, 8 and 10 and Schedule 1, shall apply as if those provisions were re-enacted in this Act with the necessary modifications”.

#### Effect of grant of right of several fishery.

#### Licensing powers in case of regulated fishery.

##### 4ZA

- (1) This section applies where the grantees of an order to which section 4 of this Act applies issue one or more licences in pursuance of the order.

- (2) The grantees shall establish and maintain a register containing the names and addresses of all persons who for the time being hold licences issued by the grantees.

- (3) The register shall be available for inspection free of charge by any person at such place or places, and during such hours, as are determined by the grantees.

- (4) The grantees shall make arrangements for the provision of a copy of an entry in the register to any person on request.

- (5) The arrangements that may be made under subsection (4) of this section include arrangements for the payment of a reasonable fee by the person making the request.

#### Powers of British sea-fishery officers to seize fish and fishing gear

#### Sections 4A to 4C: supplementary

#### Proof of certain matters.

#### Power to search for, seize, etc. oysters, crabs and lobsters illegally in possession of any person, etc.

#### Isle of Man and Channel Islands.

In section 4 for the words from “sections” where first occurring, to the end of the first paragraph there shall be substituted the words “the following provisions of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967, that is to say, section 1(2), so far as it relates to Schedule 1, section 1(4) and (5), sections 6, 8 and 10 and Schedule 1, shall apply as if those provisions were re-enacted in this Act with the necessary modifications”.

#### Effect of grant of right of regulating a fishery.

#### Licensing powers in case of regulated fishery.

#### Register of licences

#### Powers of sea-fishery officers in relation to fishing boats to enforce regulated fishery

#### Powers of British sea-fishery officers to seize fish and fishing gear

#### Cesser of right conferred by order under s. 1.

#### Grants and loans for restoration of fisheries.

#### Jurisdiction to try certain offences and applications of certain fines.

##### 3A

- (1) Subsection (2) applies in proceedings against a person (“the accused”) for an offence under section 3(3) of this Act involving dredging, fishing for and taking shellfish in contravention of restrictions imposed or regulations made by—

- (a) an order under section 1 of this Act, or

- (b) the grantee of such an order.

- (2) It is to be presumed that the accused was, or had been, dredging, fishing for and taking shellfish in contravention of the restrictions or regulations if—

- (a) it is proved that—

- (i) the accused was found within the limits of, or in the immediate vicinity of, the regulated fishery to which the order relates,

- (ii) the accused was found there at, or about, a time at which the restrictions or regulations apply, and

- (iii) when so found, the accused was in possession of any of the things mentioned in subsection (3), and

- (b) it is reasonable to infer from those facts (either by themselves or taken together with other circumstances) that the accused was, or had been, dredging, fishing for and taking shellfish in contravention of the restrictions or regulations.

- (3) The things are—

- (a) such equipment, vehicle, apparatus or other gear or paraphernalia (including clothing) as may be used for the purpose of dredging, fishing for and taking shellfish in contravention of the order,

- (b) shellfish the dredging, fishing for and taking of which is prohibited by the restrictions or regulations.

- (4) Subsection (2) does not apply if evidence is adduced sufficient to raise an issue as to whether—

- (a) the accused's presence within the limits of, or in the vicinity of, the regulated fishery to which the order relates was for the purpose of dredging, fishing for and taking shellfish in contravention of the restrictions or requirements, or

- (b) where the accused was found in possession—

- (i) of any of the things mentioned in paragraph (a) of subsection (3), the possession of the thing was for that purpose,

- (ii) of shellfish mentioned in paragraph (b) of that subsection, the shellfish were caught or taken in contravention of the restrictions or requirements.

#### Powers of sea-fishery officers on land to enforce regulated fishery

#### Powers of British sea-fishery officers to seize fish and fishing gear

#### Sections 4A to 4CA: supplementary

##### 4CA

- (1) For the purposes of exercising the powers conferred by sections 4A to 4C, and of enforcing the restrictions imposed by, or regulations made by, an order under section 1 conferring a right of regulating a fishery, a British sea-fishery officer may at any time enter land (including the foreshore) other than a dwelling house, and for that purpose may—

- (a) open lockfast places,

- (b) remove any objects preventing the officer from gaining access to the land,

- (c) require any person who has placed an object in such a position as to prevent the officer from gaining access to the land to remove the object,

- (d) require the owner or occupier of the land to allow the officer access to the land.

- (2) A British sea-fishery officer may—

- (a) exercise the power of entry under subsection (1) on foot or in a vehicle,

- (b) when exercising that power, take with the officer—

- (i) such persons as appear to the officer to be necessary,

- (ii) any equipment or material.

- (3) The power of entry under subsection (1)—

- (a) may not be exercised in relation to land in respect of which section 4B confers a power of entry, and

- (b) is without prejudice to the power of entry conferred by that section.

- (4) A British sea-fishery officer who proposes to exercise the power of entry conferred by subsection (1) must, if so required, produce evidence of the officer's identity.

#### Report to Parliament.

#### Proof of certain matters.

#### Power to search for, seize, etc. oysters, crabs and lobsters illegally in possession of any person, etc.

##### 24A

- (1) Section 4CA binds the Crown and applies in relation to Crown land as it applies in relation to other land.

- (2) Nothing in that section is to be taken as in any way affecting Her Majesty in Her private capacity.

- (3) No contravention by the Crown of section 4D(2) in respect of a failure to comply with a requirement under a power conferred by section 4CA makes the Crown criminally liable.

- (4) But the Court of Session may, on the application of the Lord Advocate, declare unlawful any act or omission of the Crown which constitutes such a contravention.

- (5) For the purposes of subsection (1), “ *Crown land* ” means land an interest in which—

- (a) belongs to Her Majesty in right of the Crown,

- (b) belongs to an office-holder in the Scottish Administration or a government department or is held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of the Scottish Administration or a government department.

- (6) In subsection (5), “ *an office-holder in the Scottish Administration* ” is to be construed in accordance with section 126(7)(a) of the Scotland Act 1998.

#### Citation, commencement and extent.

In section 4 for the words from “sections” where first occurring, to the end of the first paragraph there shall be substituted the words “the following provisions of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967, that is to say, section 1(2), so far as it relates to Schedule 1, section 1(4) and (5), sections 6, 8 and 10 and Schedule 1, shall apply as if those provisions were re-enacted in this Act with the necessary modifications”.

#### Proof of certain matters.

#### Citation, commencement and extent.

#### Contravention of regulated fishery orders: presumption

#### Powers of sea-fishery officers in relation to fishing boats to enforce regulated fishery

#### Powers of sea-fishery officers on land to enforce regulated fishery

#### Power to enter land

#### Cesser of right conferred by order under s. 1.

##### 5A

- (1) An order made by the Welsh Ministers under section 1 of this Act must contain—

- (a) such provision (if any) as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate for the purpose of preventing harm to any European marine site identified in the order, and

- (b) such other provision (if any) as they consider appropriate for the purpose of protecting the marine environment.

- (2) For the purposes of this section, “ *the marine environment* ” includes—

- (a) the natural beauty or amenity of marine or coastal areas (including their geological or physiographical features);

- (b) features of archaeological or historic interest in such areas;

- (c) flora and fauna which are dependent on, or associated with, a marine or coastal environment.

#### European marine sites: power of Welsh Ministers to serve site protection notice

##### 5B

- (1) If it appears to the Welsh Ministers that harm to a European marine site has occurred, or is likely to occur, as a result of any activity—

- (a) carried on in the exercise of a right conferred by an order made by them under section 1 of this Act, or

- (b) authorised in pursuance of provision made by or under such an order which confers a right of regulating a fishery,

the Welsh Ministers may serve a site protection notice on the grantees of the order.

- (2) A site protection notice is a notice which requires the grantees to take steps specified in the notice for the purpose of preventing harm (or further harm) to the European marine site.

- (3) The provision that may be made by a site protection notice includes provision prohibiting, restricting or interfering with the exercise of any right conferred by the order.

- (4) A site protection notice must—

- (a) be in writing,

- (b) set out the reasons for giving the notice, and

- (c) specify the time by which, or the period for which, the steps specified in the notice must be taken.

- (5) The Welsh Ministers must consult the grantees of the order before serving a site protection notice on them, unless it appears to the Welsh Ministers that there is an urgent need to take steps to prevent harm (or further harm) to the European marine site.

- (6) The Welsh Ministers may vary or cancel a site protection notice by serving notice of the variation or cancellation on the grantees of the order.

- (7) The Welsh Ministers must publish every notice served by them under this section in such manner as they consider appropriate for the purpose of bringing the notice to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.

- (8) Provision under subsection (4)(c) may specify a time after, or a period which ends after, the expiry of the order; and in such a case, references in sections 5C and 5D of this Act to the grantees of the order are, in relation to any time after its expiry, references to the persons who were the grantees immediately before the order expired.

- (9) Subsections (2) to (7) of section 5 of this Act apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of subsection (1) of that section.

##### 5C

- (1) An appeal lies to the First-tier Tribunal against—

- (a) a site protection notice;

- (b) any provision of a site protection notice;

- (c) the variation of a site protection notice;

- (d) the refusal of a request for the variation or cancellation of a site protection notice.

- (2) An appeal may be brought—

- (a) in the case of an order made under section 1 of this Act which confers a right of several fishery, by the grantees of the order;

- (b) in the case of such an order which confers a right of regulating a fishery—

- (i) by the grantees of the order, or

- (ii) by a person authorised to carry on an activity in pursuance of provision made by or under the order who is affected by the site protection notice or variation.

- (3) Where an appeal is brought by a person mentioned in subsection (2)(b)(ii), the grantees of the order are entitled to be parties to the appeal.

- (4) The First-tier Tribunal may suspend a site protection notice, or a variation of such a notice, pending the determination of an appeal.

- (5) On an appeal the Tribunal may confirm, vary or cancel a site protection notice.

- (6) If the Tribunal varies or cancels the notice, it may order the Welsh Ministers to pay compensation to any other party to the appeal for loss or damage suffered by that party as a result of the notice.

##### 5D

- (1) If the grantees of an order made under section 1 of this Act fail to comply with a site protection notice, the Welsh Ministers may themselves do anything that could be done by the grantees for the purpose of complying with the notice.

- (2) If the Welsh Ministers incur expenses in doing anything under subsection (1), they may recover those expenses from the grantees as a debt.

##### 5E

- (1) This section applies where—

- (a) the Welsh Ministers have served a site protection notice on the grantees of an order made under section 1 of this Act,

- (b) the notice has not been cancelled under section 5B(6) or 5C(5) of this Act, and

- (c) no appeal under section 5C of this Act is pending.

- (2) The Welsh Ministers may vary or revoke the order to reflect the effect of the site protection notice.

- (3) Before making an order by virtue of this section, the Welsh Ministers must consult—

- (a) any persons who are entitled to a right of several fishery or a right of regulating a fishery in any part of the area to which the order relates, and

- (b) any other persons the Welsh Ministers think are likely to be interested in the order or affected by it.

- (4) For the purposes of subsection (1)(c), an appeal under section 5C is pending if—

- (a) an appeal under that section (or a further appeal) has been brought and has not been determined or withdrawn, or

- (b) an appeal under that section (or a further appeal) has not been brought but the period for bringing such an appeal is still running.

##### 5F

- (1) In sections 5A to 5E of this Act—

- “ *European marine site* ” has the same meaning as in the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 ( S.I. 2010/490) (see regulation 8);

- “ *the grantees* ”, in relation to a right of several fishery, means the persons for the time being entitled to that right;

- “ *harm* ”, in relation to a European marine site, means— an adverse effect on the integrity of the site,the deterioration of a relevant natural habitat or of the habitat of a relevant species, orthe disturbance of a relevant species, in so far as the disturbance could be significant in relation to the objectives of the Habitats Directive.

- (2) For the purposes of the definition of “harm” in subsection (1)—

- a “relevant” natural habitat or species is one for which the site in question has been designated or classified as a European marine site;

- “ *the Habitats Directive* ” means Council Directive [92/43/ EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1992/0043) on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.

- (3) Sections 5A to 5E of this Act do not apply in relation to an order made under section 1 of this Act before the coming into force of Part 5 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

#### Report to Parliament.

#### Citation, commencement and extent.