Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

[^key-0ecd90a5e8b9e06d6792af6a18887a1f]: S. 67A inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2017) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 76, 88(3)(c); S.I. 2017/504, art. 2

[^key-0edcb54c545178fee1f72c53c8eacfc4]: S. 72 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (7.8.2015) by The Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1561), art. 1, Sch. 7 para. 5 (with art. 44)

[^key-0f2a3670e928fc9d80b9b56233c7330f]: S. 37 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-0f6004067bc74f7d1faf8dcd965919ef]: S. 276 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-0f660eeab3c76b9e501a4c722407e08d]: Words in s. 60(8)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1399), regs. 1, 2(2)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-0f72ac8ed4c136cdb5d6055538f933a0]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (27.9.2016) by The Triton Knoll Electrical System Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/880), arts. 1(2), 5(6) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 8 para. 19)

[^key-10117610ab7d520a8030dfb2f621c0a1]: Sch. 18 para. 16 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-1047f71b2e29b931695fce0f74ae76fa]: Words in s. 30(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/746), regs. 1, 4(2)(b) (as amended by The Common Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1542), regs. 1(2), 12(2)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-10634ff47b5820a66de234808a5ac6cf]: S. 96 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-10e0f97aa7e6743485b838baa41a8881]: Words in s. 60(4) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 79 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(r)

[^key-10e40731568a9059792894958e3cacc6]: S. 126 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-110207fe9b8e6cd43e433ac90c8d6195]: S. 234 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 11

[^key-110f1de6a43336cc674b754f31e4a1d9]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), art. 1(2), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 para. 7 (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-11450764c05cddd0ea49715ad9a23f66]: S. 25(3A) inserted (23.11.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(1)(f), Sch. 10 para. 3(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-11c4805f04b0561983a3de7cf2613cdf]: Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-11dbb130be420951494ff04300b742bb]: S. 98(6)(ha)(hb) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2017) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 80(b), 88(3)(c); S.I. 2017/504, art. 2

[^key-12028217af5aac85201da0996b365314]: Sch. 14 para. 4 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-12156c8371da5a051086e7fb869e8244]: S. 321 in force at 6.4.2011 for specified purposes by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(b)

[^key-12c4fdd8dda4dc2381cf7cecc3267f5f]: S. 217(2)(5)-(7) in force at 1.1.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-13000ae75fc186e42beb85c127cd293b]: Sch. 10 para. 2 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-130cad409f8e65b68ad31b46efa4e787]: Words in s. 123(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1399), regs. 1, 2(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-135782f3db8c1ae3f9a01cedee6ec93e]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (27.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/165), arts. 1, 46(14) (with arts. 48, 59, Sch. 14)

[^key-135ee33e095559fda85899fd72ffb02f]: Word in s. 189(1) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 28(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-13f78fe889a40f2e17e3acb6ba16c12c]: Sch. 22 Pt. 4 in force at 1.4.2010 for W. by S.I. 2010/630, art. 3(b) (with arts. 8, 12)

[^key-142ce70894dab9f72c05e75a737315f8]: Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-144a6a2d07dc426d8392d646dfcb7409]: Sch. 18 para. 12 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-1471286656cdc6029731e5c7c47be9f6]: S. 122 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-154eeacc15b0749c32ba77bb57b272af]: S. 94 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-15c8fceb8f825482ba9e1116d2cd8011]: Ss. 134A-134C inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 17 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-16b4cb778df86d4602ebc460c26d7304]: Sch. 7 para. 8 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-178c8bd640128c4045f0ae0c57542fd9]: Sch. 9 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-17edad9a8980b5b5ed62f01823bda5a3]: Sch. 9 para. 12 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-183cc2ba07c58a6a36c29e70da065c15]: S. 135(1A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 18(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-1849f1cacb4f2f4f6c86d8c1bfd69601]: S. 217(1) in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 11

[^key-18d306b11af6ad0b7448283b35b1324a]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), art. 1, Sch. 13 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-18e5096a4da02597f19907aa569e5b76]: Sch. 17 applied (31.12.2010) by The Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2870), arts. 1, 10

[^key-196ddcf3112da4ab75cf737cadc059a3]: Sch. 16 para. 16(1) in force at 1.1.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-1a0d139dd4e57251a1abf89243ef3adc]: S. 237(2)(e) substituted (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1013), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 2(3) (with regs. 3, 4(2))

[^key-1b0af4502759551eda25ab2ca8f7719c]: S. 41 in force at 31.3.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2013/3055, art. 2

[^key-1b11577a35bd2208a2708cc51a353dcf]: Words in s. 135(4) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 18(6)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-1b13a2e7ad73774f66a9a14148b6509c]: Words in s. 119(6) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 47(3)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(j)

[^key-1b4618bcacffde806b82e758699ffa5a]: S. 69(5) excluded by 2008 c. 29, s. 149A(5) (as inserted (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 8 para. 4(2) (with s. 111); S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a))

[^key-1ba416210dacd56e7615ddacb12b9038]: S. 126 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-1bf16dc7f4cfc98b6654012fc8557cb1]: Sch. 12 para. 3 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-1bfa4227c64dde591f6b0af2be71c0ba]: S. 238 applied (E.) (31.10.2015) by The Grants for Fishing and Aquaculture Industries Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1711), regs. 1(1), 14(1)

[^key-1c5538c3e25fafc65e91ab3a71535745]: Sch. 10 para. 5 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-1d6c56e130b48e4a822af20f6dd7fac0]: S. 195 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 8

[^key-1db1f8d5496212db695641229a9da8ca]: S. 80 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-1dfbcaebc0fcbb115a9a3f10a0b36ae3]: S. 18 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 2

[^key-1e47cc8caf8783d09b44a0aa79425618]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), art. 1, Sch. 9 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)

[^key-1e69c87876ec25f13f64479fe5a82181]: Sch. 1 para. 26 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-1e92f1d099e15a92a65ea706012b39bb]: Words in s. 238(10) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/746), regs. 1, 4(4)(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1efa9043a27e683efa632d0c7895705a]: Pt. 4 modified (E.W.S.) (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), arts. 1, 31 (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)

[^key-1f9a762c72ab035f309b183114d50908]: Words in s. 138(4) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 22(6) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-2024705674b647f0ba2810c2468efe8d]: Sch. 14 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-20c312e2c72a12916d8f32f8dacfe5d9]: S. 222 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 12

[^key-21009bebe56127a73a00301b983a7f23]: S. 230 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 14

[^key-219fa995d0ee590046a6c029eb1292d7]: Words in s. 190(3) substituted (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 43(8) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-22022d6878cf9db25eb0f9a1e49a8ba2]: Words in s. 30(2)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/746), regs. 1, 4(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2283b5ac96eb57893d4e501bcca61cce]: Sch. 16 para. 16(4)(7)(8)(10)-(12) in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-22858dd72b988e5e9abdfaabf784bde6]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (9.5.2024) by The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions Offshore Wind Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/564), arts. 1, 5(14) (with arts. 35, 36, Sch. 14)

[^key-22ba93af671968132be2f011736b9587]: Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-237a8dd5d92ba279ddfef75b0fdcd855]: S. 95 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-23a9b79fb1bf9cb66717be192d4f0ce3]: Sch. 11 para. 2 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-244f58a5428007c7c105bd7824858e63]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), art. 1, Sch. 14 para. 7 (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 10)

[^key-24d13d9a9809c6221658f0a6d0ec1fad]: Sch. 3 para. 15 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-250e8f98a960ef1d961abd63a80cf362]: Sch. 16 para. 17(1) in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(h)

[^key-25cb2c9d99d1b6c02566d4f6ed32034c]: Sch. 18 para. 1 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-25ecb79f06566ba8f10a9126b9eddb7b]: Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-2614173fa7bb8b43abb6eea6a4d041a8]: S. 26(1A) inserted (23.11.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(1)(f), Sch. 10 para. 4(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-266fc86210985da733e468a6d3e3615c]: Sch. 18 para. 18 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-268d435928ff792756b643052b075f62]: S. 136 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-269c8c88d9613680745b5f9995a1adfb]: S. 110A and cross-heading inserted (12.7.2016) by Energy Act 2016 (c. 20), ss. 76(2), 84(2)

[^key-26cd6f2cd3453394fdc98216318d4f23]: Words in s. 238(10) inserted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 70(3)(a)

[^key-2747ef592af28f3e7890c35bf5741efe]: S. 20 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 2

[^key-27eb5e3d388cd7b86cddd8e229771003]: Sch. 16 para. 17(3)(6)-(8) in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-27fd6650b037248b1ed495d7c1d089f4]: S. 138(2A)(2B) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 22(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-285cd8464319099845ed188d85dcc2f4]: Sch. 2 para. 4 repealed (E.W.S.) (4.4.2011) by The Equality Act 2010 (Public Authorities and Consequential and Supplementary Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1060), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(a), Schs. 3

[^key-287c1eba775af39a5ae8ee0d2a454434]: S. 136(1A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 19(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-288b0cb9dddab5364b76753b9e2b9af7]: Sch. 13 para. 7 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-290d225364ea7b6eb38a75a46f99c14b]: Words in s. 237 heading inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 29(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-29d56f09f2a74e2539ea4e9225f86699]: S. 184 in force at 1.10.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(l)

[^key-2acd93ec6261aee924674e07da5605e9]: Sch. 7 para. 12 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-2af85d7b2e9b90afdf9569c1cff3cc23]: S. 68 excluded (18.2.2026) by 1992 c. 42, s. 19A(5) (as inserted by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 44(1), 118(1)(z) (with ss. 44(2), 116))

[^key-2b0811c438f271603cc8e98043317fe9]: Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-2bdc979719e74456d5ae2d0431ea8a39]: S. 167 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(e)

[^key-2c44a29ab82f4b52e4bad846bfcafbb5]: S. 110 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-2c539e34bab44e725f0f28f92a9c4686]: S. 31 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 4

[^key-2cb39098c8a83794cc5b3f9c013c9c8a]: Sch. 14 modified (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), arts. 1(2), 31 (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-2ce951c99568be4e571025e7eeb1c087]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.) (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 5(12) (with art. 37)

[^key-2cf02ffaf133bfef72fe2503e4888ab4]: S. 280 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-2cfd1f07731257ea108c0192fcab7a36]: Sch. 14 para. 11 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-2d08837d9393ff65299b03fa0cfbc4b3]: S. 270 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-2d1547e643df9e07af9c8c98724c8939]: S. 252 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-2d2e47e5b9bd65d954c3f755c68ce9f9]: Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-2d3a767fc9769faac4149625ebb05c54]: Words in s. 85(4)(a) 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), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 43(2) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-2d498a4ac250b455adf812e7b1ce97ff]: Sch. 7 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-2e8d6e18b151f7f1f95e0cd902122108]: S. 289 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 23

[^key-2eda9a0f498e54d07656dfdc6cdb0ef9]: Words in s. 240(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 46(4)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(j)

[^key-2f39ff57cd3c2cf17c5d3e5acef2ff70]: S. 254 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-2f63049f306d3209fb25f32429017df2]: S. 115 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-2f975f7d14cff08f6232e31331d6b559]: Sch. 16 para. 25 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(i)

[^key-2ffff22e72dc261b5715f139e265e7cc]: S. 131(1A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 13(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-30193723ed89f06f9704edcb55583ea6]: S. 166(4)-(9) modified (20.8.2018) by The Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/849), regs. 1(1), 2(3)

[^key-30928bb378368e007368106b4b02dcb5]: Sch. 17 para. 7 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-31a263f0815d614a07de3e7c3596308e]: Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-31f2f4c48da236d6ea6a88b328f4ed7f]: S. 264(3) applied (E.W.S.) (15.9.2016) by The River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/853), arts. 1, 40 (with art. 43)

[^key-32086c6b9858d5381aa368ca6b6fbce3]: Words in s. 147(1) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 26(2)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-321f25444a86e87d1f8d676150401aae]: Words in s. 117(5) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 8(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-3224236c9baa9cfedb2fdc8559a33a28]: S. 13(3)(c)(d) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 78(b) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-322b80ca104aef8e09d0dff887adc949]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), art. 1, Sch. 10 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-3274ec866c17827ec66cfe6306a86f8d]: S. 12(3)(c)(d) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 77(b) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-32b0d8a231aab90fc8eac847eb0fc73d]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), arts. 1, 7(11) (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 10)

[^key-3302a2be25c4a04fcc1c41a680a9c458]: Word in s. 76(2)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 70(2)(c)

[^key-334a7105d94f65b82a385a0fc33e956e]: S. 71 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-337035196aec559d108894e4875502e0]: Pt. 5 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (1.4.2010 except so far as relating to 2009 c. 23, s. 134 for which purpose the amendment comes into force immediately after that provision comes into force, 1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), reg. 1(2)(4)(a) 38(3)(4) (with regs. 38(5), 125)

[^key-337bdfaffe25c4b73e17e84113a96706]: S. 139 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-3435d09e2cd4859400d45ab32c150f48]: S. 137 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-344736107a75fd3fc2925e37d64b5d8f]: S. 72 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (29.8.2017) by The East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/826), art. 1, Sch. 10 para. 7, Sch. 11 para. 7, Sch. 12 para. 7, Sch. 13 para. 7, Sch. 14 para. 7, Sch. 15 para. 7 (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 8 para. 34)

[^key-3451859624e3dc0af77d0beab39fc347]: S. 33 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-34a43ad0f4f66cb68a6228fb83a1b467]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), arts. 1, 6(16) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-3514a3b0e3d4977393f0b48c83152aba]: S. 132(4A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 14(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-352ba490ae74f6d6537036ea2237a5a3]: S. 198 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 8

[^key-3555b152a10e74c57c221a93a46d3e3a]: S. 69 excluded in part (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), ss. 83(4), 147(2) (with s. 83(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(d)

[^key-3569df1750954ee0c938cff97d238ba6]: Sch. 18 para. 9 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-356d685d6d6e482e2533cc64fc4482d3]: Words in s. 135(1) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 18(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-359438bfeafd70f11357f3c4fc27f72a]: S. 249 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-35bb95bccad394056e20659116477985]: S. 290 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 23

[^key-370649776345588cb6e4c51899e64a0f]: S. 269 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-3707a6e05f2b76bed4ed58c567855cf0]: S. 189(2) omitted (23.1.2021) by virtue of Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 28(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-370bce94f28620b0ad16e09e291171dd]: S. 69 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-37507cc3bdd6e2f6f1d32fcf4f239624]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S) (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 7(11) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)

[^key-376f49c228dad7dec64b6fafaf69f2f2]: Words in s. 147(1) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 26(2)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-37c2e9562b628b749afa9a54f2528b24]: S. 135(4)(a) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 18(6)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-3940dec42cc77b9e9c68c886bb8dd7b4]: Words in s. 133(1) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 15(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-394bff268550a994571d728731049004]: S. 72 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), art. 1(2), Sch. 14 Pt. 1 para. 7 (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-399bef5c85de4a2112875027917d4ef1]: S. 93 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-39c4416430652a900747a95012e77f89]: S. 227 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 14

[^key-3a29124f97a73c0fa1d1a49b08eac7e0]: S. 114 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-3a58dd3614b9206e15ef8556bcded614]: S. 116 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-3a6b6322deaf48f36e839528efd2852d]: S. 170 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(e)

[^key-3a7244e9b4b49931734387701e43ecaa]: S. 206 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9 (with art. 3(2))

[^key-3ac1c403f609493ff452456d1174c543]: Sch. 16 para. 14(3)(4) in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-3b56c7278ee0f3a2673080ba73d2f3b1]: Sch. 16 para. 4 in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-3bf0aea5dab5757feaae21cee915a396]: Sch. 11 para. 3 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-3c2c8dad68c78bcf2881ec88d84847fe]: S. 157 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-3c3057b876b2d8ee0c6d7f0a9a43bd98]: S. 273 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-3de561cb63107c96024fa98f392042ab]: S. 72 applied in part (23.12.2025) by The Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1366), art. 1, Sch. 6 Pt. 1 para. 7 (with arts. 9, 10)

[^key-3de9300ae6bd793a296506790349b2cb]: S. 233(1) in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15

[^key-3df5aaf633cd2f759a51fc306fb3f9ca]: S. 168(1)(c) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 446 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3e4b402217b036b28dc72ecabbdd8afd]: S. 79 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-3e666d132e5f644da6b6654a0271efbd]: Words in s. 244(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1399), regs. 1, 2(6)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3e720b43d2605b0a879eaf9106da5918]: Words in s. 76(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1399), regs. 1, 2(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3ee93cc5bdeff5457450f0b705aa16d9]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), art. 1, Sch. 11 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-3fbbdadbca6f97cfa63ab2c6b9a306e4]: S. 166 in force at 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(d)

[^key-3fc2f014c10b76793a03e83920d73462]: S. 120 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-3fce08745b71b1e4f46b64d43b04674a]: Sch. 16 para. 2 in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-3fd31537c4d50b7c55fcf42952f19691]: Sch. 22 Pt. 2 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(b)

[^key-4155741722647d8c8a73eaec68633b8d]: Words in s. 137(2) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 20(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-41c74ae557e1e7df6ffe1b8cb354a648]: S. 220 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 12

[^key-41c8fe1ceb59568611dbaa57bae9b4f1]: S. 116(5A) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 47(2)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(j)

[^key-41e77f8def045287fdccc986d1200bd2]: S. 187 in force at 1.4.2010 for W. by S.I. 2010/630, art. 3(a) (with arts. 8, 12)

[^key-41f75bf8c2c55006e2a55c6f6628e7e0]: Sch. 17 para. 8 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-425d025d9f99db8f2a91b24fc9e29ffb]: S. 124 modified (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), regs. 1(2), 10(6) (with regs. 3(9), 4)

[^key-428176e7e81b7a86fceb975d94dfc47f]: S. 74 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-42a4d3e75668c614ff3bafda6b51d1c9]: S. 250 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-430b100a19b66abc5dc322e784736a54]: Words in s. 75(5) substituted (1.10.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/904), regs. 1(1), 6

[^key-431f34d589bec2ca3d210d5ad8275669]: S. 75(1)(b) and word inserted (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/405), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)

[^key-436ca7b634c6db3ffc11f45d8a619cfb]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), art. 1, Sch. 15 para. 25(3) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), 54(2), Sch. 14)

[^key-43f4a62dbe104bdff018619dc913b618]: S. 178 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(i)

[^key-440daed22f9ac5d69cc510e55aa87848]: S. 4(1)-(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-449f314783b443008400c314aa5ef167]: Sch. 16 para. 1 in force at 1.1.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-44f6bbda91fe226b8e2b0f7101a19e99]: S. 73A excluded (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 9(3)

[^key-455765fd8d2899bafd05e600b6d1b92b]: S. 175 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(h)

[^key-4586906863cd752d38c0d3e214c0a987]: Sch. 7 para. 4 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-459c789e54f10a50c9a43832750b6524]: Words in s. 79(6) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 81(3) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)