Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

Type Public General Act
Publication 2009-11-12
Last updated 2026-03-25
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
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[^key-46224aeb3bab322b137b505ac2977967]: S. 186 in force at 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(m)

[^key-4650120adf6b159c92ec43ef47ebe2fa]: Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-468f0c785ed71886cc3b2c8380418db4]: S. 58(5A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2025) by Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 3), s. 147(2), Sch. 3 para. 10(2) (with s. 83(5)); S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(l)

[^key-46d117ffa12e2ec6dbf2d174960c64fd]: S. 29 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 8

[^key-472eda222fe7761a5511350651fb4c5e]: S. 203 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-478ff9c6d7ab108c91b3a74d08a219fe]: Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-48012eaf719b6584e4e5fd97c4f6ebe4]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 3(6) omitted (E.W.) (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 4.12.2020 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 35(4); S.I. 2020/1216, reg. 2(b)

[^key-481331d87b33edc156bd6ff922aad6f6]: S. 128 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-4819c9be0be4c7988483140e43f14ed4]: Words in s. 135(2) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 18(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-487c8c5fa9f13f8920e6108ba0cc4887]: S. 79A inserted (N.I.) (18.9.2013) by Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (c. 10), ss. 42, 49 (with ss. 1(1), 46(3), 47)

[^key-48e9af59eec4a7ada20f67159ba5282e]: S. 73(4) inserted (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 9(2)

[^key-48fb23ac2aed240f84e0f0f88846b94a]: Words in s. 4(7) substituted (31.12.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-497947e8212b625d329e4066de12b000]: S. 256 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-4a19f5e0c2c6f47daa5ed11f72f19595]: S. 83 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-4a6183d2c155ef24a879a851fca5abd2]: Sch. 22 Pt. 5 in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 12

[^key-4a67aa49fdb1ae896001cfee266428f2]: S. 72 applied (E.W.S.) (with modifications) (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), art. 1, Sch. 11 Pt. 1 para. 7 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)

[^key-4a7949744846989c9227f5ed1e5cd0b7]: S. 159 in force at 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-4a956b027344411f1dc4a36f116bcf5b]: S. 240 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(b)

[^key-4aae30c537059f97f77d65244a94a327]: Pt. 4 modified (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 42(1) (with Sch. 12)

[^key-4b19a0df341eed953e687abbd1fa1525]: Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (E.W.S.) (6.8.2014) by The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1873), arts. 1, 11, Sch. 13 Pt. 2 Sch. 14 Pts. 2 (with arts. 12, 13, Pt. 2 para. 6, Pt. 3 para. 5, Pt. 4 para. 4, Pt. 5 para. 4, Sch. 12 paras. 19)

[^key-4c34205487bed4b5ceefcc0899b60351]: 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. 12 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)

[^key-4d2445180ad02a9150ded6c756cf5554]: S. 253 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-4d807bd061422fbdf6462d72ee8094ba]: Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-4d8124dbbc652c098afc321341dbd6e4]: Words in s. 92(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(3) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-4e044fdf043be0cdc980479c17e76dad]: Words in s. 7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 11(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-4e619b5329c12e2e28673839afdc14fb]: S. 105 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-4e9a200e040f927ac94566ea6e94377b]: S. 292 applied in part (E.) (31.10.2015) by The Grants for Fishing and Aquaculture Industries Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1711), regs. 1(1), 14(2)

[^key-4ed5c2c52bb62f2f7ed37fb65fd9bc53]: Sch. 21 para. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 26

[^key-4ed5e92060d5fd57f2001e693afd3e6b]: S. 113 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-4f017585ef2358953566d6c1ae93cc00]: Sch. 17 para. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-4f052fe825b3137468b97ad954f9a9ef]: S. 232 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 14

[^key-4f25fa407514cd581182f5a69a56026f]: Words in s. 237(11) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 29(9) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-4f4a60ff1cce070c26072971184bcc8e]: 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. 14 Pt. 1 para. 7 (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-512d1bf862dde2bbe1bc027eaf1bd51d]: Sch. 1 para. 21 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-5194ed56b2c7ffcf2292535732bdd7d5]: S. 136(4A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 19(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-51a69a779f3a871452ab0309549909c4]: Words in s. 139(4) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 23(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-5241bb862b82a6bf9181110a90d47e7c]: Sch. 13 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-5306a023576c064217a4dd07536dc5f9]: Words in s. 138(5) 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-53a61b1d0ee0321d0605be72ca8930db]: Sch. 16 para. 6 in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-53ff966fbd0679f3a02ad3b05616fda6]: Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-5484db2e9e065d3ba312179ac209e638]: Words in s. 75(5) inserted (17.9.2018) by The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/942), regs. 1(2), 6

[^key-548f694a4f9b14f1c0735d0883e8254b]: Sch. 13 para. 1 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-54fb624b9a7178e7e3bade78e72ad54c]: Words in s. 232(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 447(3)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-5551385030c77269dd92993e622615f7]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 1(3) inserted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 42(3)(a)

[^key-55bfa324aca86912da3059a40439ec53]: Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7

[^key-561c4e8514a417368d6b38d3899a9dcf]: S. 251 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-5646f785a7859e92318e3e6a50761fd7]: S. 123 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-56d13a2f72a1e5eb2ae522f90ac0c213]: S. 209 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-56e2e7b76db0b1795fec25128d179776]: S. 229 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 14

[^key-5757244530a871754133e7e494718f94]: S. 25 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 7

[^key-5796f7862c640dbfbb52753eefc525e9]: S. 92 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-57c265da486d82a570bf0cd8c14903f5]: Sch. 14 para. 10 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-57ef6f390f73c3658fb27452a546ad9d]: S. 11 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 3

[^key-5834e1cbf30179446b8e18fb813e1bbd]: Sch. 9 para. 13 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-587b0392ef9d7fcabbf4c318f0b5897c]: Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-587f1041879c7c39cdde9e462ac3d0a2]: Words in s. 132(2) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 14(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-595e8f70b54573f2e1f85d49ccfe0b75]: 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. 9 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-59dcb2009f58b3add205bdcc8adace72]: Words in s. 116(5)(a) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 47(2)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(j)

[^key-59f495f9e93011b13fa97c9d6b775ee5]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), arts. 1, 5(13) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)

[^key-59ff85af6d6e5324be10d58c9de207d4]: Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 31.3.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2013/3055, art. 2

[^key-5a0e4f0737477916f6adaa83f47d127d]: S. 12 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 4 (with art. 4(1))

[^key-5a1e447d852c306d3f97a815cf7cf7b5]: S. 281 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-5a66904f72024672bf585c9d36c05db4]: S. 24(2A)(2B) inserted (23.11.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(1)(f), Sch. 10 para. 2(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-5a7b7f0bc866da78ab527cb398e92d3a]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(2)(d) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 62(2)

[^key-5abfe2f4a86be85456ed7cda1c19afcb]: Words in s. 27(3)(c) substituted (23.11.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(1)(f), Sch. 10 para. 5(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-5b8ee1f22e4a3afc06aa7cdd050fa4d2]: S. 211 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-5b964f0bee63fc3666f5edf71ce54cac]: Sch. 16 para. 26 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(i)

[^key-5bbceba42eccb07083f3c31a376b70df]: S. 12(5)(c) omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2010) by virtue of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), reg. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 5(2) (with reg. 125)

[^key-5c2483aaaa37fc3ce8a52d274c8edc6f]: Sch. 1 para. 19 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-5cb31a511bac47f9b19d83f6cdb0c872]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 3(2)(b) substituted (E.W.) (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 4.12.2020 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 35(2); S.I. 2020/1216, reg. 2(b)

[^key-5ce3ea6eb3301b925ad7e10f86e9987e]: S. 185 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(l)

[^key-5ceee2428c07cdb7b4d2c850671f8b86]: S. 8 in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/907, art. 2(2)(e)

[^key-5d1500c434a1ff7bbe34c4f50312c9a9]: Words in s. 132(4) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 14(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-5d8039731e5f78b0d9402b5237e98646]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (11.3.2015) by The Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/318), arts. 1, 8(10) (with arts. 40, 41, Pt. 2 para. 4(2), Pt. 2 para. 4(3), Pt. 2 para. 19, Pt. 4 para. 3, Pt. 4 para. 4, Pt. 4 para. 16, Sch. 12 paras. 4, 9(2), 10)

[^key-5dc15ac07eca5ea0f700ccaa7b481aab]: S. 68 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-5ddc5d7d640db8221ce8c9375a6cc76f]: Sch. 8 para. 8 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 10

[^key-5debcbe5b2180f7d00b865d8e14d7237]: S. 260 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-5e1d6b3711c45569b263bfcd8dd1af12]: S. 82 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-5e2013f3eb73c95d6867059e96481837]: Sch. 12 para. 1 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-5e6bd09b539a9d8914a5a5c556eb8a34]: 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. 11 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)

[^key-5ec21df8afa33def7d4a5a86906f3037]: S. 99 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-5f9217cedc0f928cc33aad822e3a8504]: S. 210 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-5fcd4f1c2b685a6808559d6d42d5bb80]: Sch. 18 para. 15 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-5fd2475986c53f7c0d5ad6b6769664b1]: Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-5fd33b5d9e29803dc1d530b58456aeb9]: S. 47: functions made exercisable jointly with the Welsh Ministers by 2006 c. 32, Sch. 3A para. 4 (as inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 4 para. 4 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(p))

[^key-5fd7687ac5dd92b369e8f04d79188724]: Sch. 17 para. 9 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-5fe3bbc46f15583542732c742a10e1eb]: S. 257 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-603256d7c2d0f7a7db551e528d5c8488]: S. 176(1) in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(e)

[^key-607b23957b33a1ae7e4da03ffa10ae79]: Sch. 17 para. 2 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-60a054c12632054843acfa89b46e6c18]: Words in s. 232(7)(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. 93 (with reg. 5(2))

[^key-60e11aa10b70c3eeba937b36ca60481d]: S. 127 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-6178e6a7d24b94983d18220975e6408c]: Words in s. 129 cross-heading substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 9 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-6198c904d893a661ec9688c4931ecd10]: Sch. 21 para. 2 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 26

[^key-622b41bc317d8b6a4cd5ccb45a55e453]: Sch. 18 para. 2 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-622d381ffa5a4a5e3b23d66255dea730]: Sch. 7 para. 11 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-625d33650f234fa7223ba34e095c98b2]: S. 285 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-62e18f58a0583504930cd1b40d654454]: S. 22 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 2

[^key-63216aaaf9e5ec8b9b9e89bc3be8e93e]: Words in s. 141(1)(c)(i) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 24 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-63221bf0e3c91e8e82fa30285c566c8f]: Words in s. 136(4) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 19(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-63b1b8af1901f4a95214181249b780fb]: S. 197 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 11(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-6406c7004b0032ab97d5d4b959823786]: S. 100 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-643c69b53b6073ce3498d2137cf446e1]: S. 212 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-6444c3a6c84dd049dc5d23bcbd297bf4]: Sch. 16 para. 19 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(i)

[^key-65beef00616006f709e624d1552b2a5d]: Words in s. 135 heading inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 18(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-660529f154d16b3895985074459d1a79]: Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-66b129242916501f61c1480f26b8a45f]: Sch. 13 para. 9 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-66f16c5626c0471004025b5f831d49f2]: S. 293 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 24

[^key-6730b05f247f5ffe885042adfb1457d4]: S. 72 applied (E.W.S.) (with modifications) (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), art. 1, Sch. 12 Pt. 1 para. 7 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)

[^key-674148add160a9c53ba52ac6f37556b0]: S. 72 applied (with modifications) (11.3.2024) by The Net Zero Teesside Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/174), art. 1, Sch. 10 para. 7, Sch. 11 para. 7 (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 12)

[^key-677534ba7695ece6bf9a65d6def810d8]: S. 86 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-696dd3a31053588166982ab4e1141de0]: S. 321 in force at 1.4.2010 for specified purposes for W. by S.I. 2010/630, art. 3(b) (with arts. 8, 12)

[^key-6999db043cf4f1be75d11c4cdf48ef14]: S. 221 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-69e899556c2c817d51fc49b7eb135fe5]: S. 35 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-6a087d04f598355166cf336a0ba58cff]: Sch. 10 para. 8 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-6a1cbcd7091bdc35740155581471ee33]: Words in s. 238(2)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/746), regs. 1, 4(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6a25a5f6b59ad1d47367d746d5d539a7]: S. 262 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-6a480f7fde68568b525590b0689cc92a]: Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 31.3.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2013/3055, art. 2

[^key-6ae9d74b85fbf1e07a765c289b0ed1ad]: Words in s. 130(9) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 12(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-6b23e7d9efaa7fd51f9799db6f50050d]: S. 108 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-6c40c3f3d3d2588bf47ef225fda874e6]: S. 179 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(g) (with art. 4)

[^key-6c48ab97f76d29c9d9a9eb836b0758b8]: S. 200 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 8

[^key-6cbdfdcc2967bd9b857cd05949baa34e]: S. 223(3)-(5) in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-6cec9705b8efae572546691c3c9997f7]: Sch. 16 para. 18 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(i)

[^key-6d1ef7d3e1d0f905d53ce7aa6825e069]: S. 30 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-6d881b629ca2d5b5f58644f08eb58be2]: Sch. 9 para. 4 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-6ddbfa223607df879a466e218169885d]: Word in s. 12(3)(a) omitted (1.4.2019) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 77(a) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-6e63dd30cdd263e1b0728305ae248380]: Sch. 8 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-6ef3c52fa9565e0560806eb04bede4a3]: Sch. 22 Pt. 5 in force at 1.1.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 14

[^key-6f6c73f39427068644b4f7483acb5330]: S. 165 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(c)

[^key-6faa2dfa805581e0e77405f1a9a12f97]: Sch. 14 para. 19 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(l)

[^key-6feee445eec53a46a3392c2051c63c8c]: S. 274 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-704c47212ce861e0fc35d96b1035bdbf]: S. 134 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-706d28087269e01273b7a92b0a37f7a0]: S. 321 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27

[^key-70cdcd7e96a655ab4927753d0e26c36a]: S. 141(1)(aa) inserted (18.2.2026) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), s. 118(3), Sch. 5 para. 45(3) (with s. 116); S.I. 2025/1370, reg. 4(1)(l)(3)

[^key-70e49a2b1cad48f704674fb78ab6ffc6]: Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-70f7f9c645c89abeb88eeda36430881b]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), arts. 1(2), 5(14) (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-71b9739c283c8120723059f4dc7a5379]: Sch. 16 para. 15 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(f)

[^key-71ec8edf37bea889d8ddd8ba068f5eaf]: S. 155 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-7210db8d6a6fa2be190dae94bdbabc42]: S. 186 in force at 1.10.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(k)

[^key-7270d2d1eebcb05ca34882cdab7f1d12]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) by S.I. 2014/2950, art. 5 (as substituted (28.7.2016) by The Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/810), arts. 1, 2(2))

[^key-72848ef1be62978a0f0292bdf5364afa]: Sch. 1 para. 27 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-728cd24a772de55a2c965d8289e37267]: Words in s. 139(1)(a) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 23(2)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-728dda079086cb8f009733bd7ac0cce2]: Words in s. 236(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 46(3)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(j)

[^key-72befccacfaeee0fede515ef8af3af34]: S. 77 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-72e5bbbf04f3522a67c1c1016950628c]: Sch. 22 Pt. 8 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27(d)

[^key-73bb03fc3701ab28426c13826cee19e9]: S. 158 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-7408f31e460b5767c0c67551b6b49d4e]: Words in s. 123(9) substituted (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1013), reg. 1, Sch. 4 para. 2(2) (with regs. 3, 4(2))

[^key-74619e06a351d805a605595c4bf0354a]: Sch. 16 para. 8 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-74788991ae53a7ee6262bac861d4d067]: S. 311 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 25

[^key-750d1183a15d78d657fb669a1186b07f]: S. 21 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 2

[^key-756a94a994b73c9e9a026a28fe93fa18]: Sch. 14 para. 6 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-75a6f795d443e4e8dbf1abd2bff3703c]: S. 265 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-75b9e1b9878b59e389ac0aa0fc41a54d]: S. 201 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 8

[^key-75d631405400211c44d6b01a7a8f6aef]: S. 76 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-7626c345a61dd27ef65884f086412e5f]: Words in s. 138(2)(b) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 22(4)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-77ba10b5c178bbeb4c87e3b1a90ac0b0]: S. 34 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-7817b0bc9c2efdd5c1a40c19c39de402]: S. 69(5A) inserted (E.W.) (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 101 (with Sch. 3 para. 12)

[^key-781873a1616ed7106dfe56494f659df7]: S. 259 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-782275a07d93bf63cb418bbf36dd0e20]: S. 237(2A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 29(5) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-7865d4467a2266d985450fea91a96ee5]: S. 233(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-788bf1e7a8a41e5ac4897de658a27ab6]: S. 75(5) inserted (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/405), regs. 1, 2(4)

[^key-7896db07173c0d4de67501571b6bbeb3]: Words in s. 138(3) 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-795d22ae581e4c906844f548ff01f35d]: S. 15 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 2

[^key-79949a14100437615a64483e605631d3]: Word in s. 237(2)(f) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 29(4)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-79cec5391752197522bd34b2b6f5427d]: Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (E.W.S.) (15.8.2013) by The North Blyth Biomass Power Station Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1873), arts. 1, 27 (with art. 30)

[^key-7a5385bcfba24c71e09de501983f090f]: Sch. 17 para. 5 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-7a6aca96607b2746724a888ebaef8c62]: S. 60(8)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1399), regs. 1, 2(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7a81b25675feb0a191c0d0a5a3144a5c]: S. 107A - S. 107B inserted (E.W.) (24.2.2017 for specified purposes) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 78, 88(3)(c); S.I. 2017/152, art. 2(b)

[^key-7ad0d7fd828ee8ce5a26f27d1d930650]: S. 67 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-7b4c54c3769b10cb9174806c458ea8a7]: S. 24(4)-(6) inserted (23.11.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(1)(f), Sch. 10 para. 2(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-7b8ca99384c9d82236bd1dc7b89668be]: Sch. 16 para. 14(1) in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(e)

[^key-7ba7fdb320feeb041163dd50145bdfd9]: S. 217(3)(4) in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 11

[^key-7bc72483126f156a455c08989d6850f5]: Sch. 16 para. 9 in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-7c73faacfeae52fd9a540f818b7bee68]: S. 146 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-7ce0c0b5317a433e4f059b0a223f95c4]: S. 148 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-7d0b79ab342ba9c9d090795ba79052b0]: Words in s. 27(3)(b) inserted (23.11.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(1)(f), Sch. 10 para. 5(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-7d146a28f08f467f85be897796e322cf]: Sch. 13 para. 6 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-7d56c7e104323fe5986f7512366b30ca]: S. 240(1)(ba) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 46(4)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(j)

[^key-7d62f4d2f9dbe554e0f4ea6d0c0f78fa]: Words in s. 138(1)(a) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 22(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-7dac87bb7c28f203b6dbedabfd469ffc]: Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-7dc57c6f84a536b5429c75f5f8d7cf45]: Sch. 14 para. 14 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(l)

[^key-7e06d3ed24cb8fade4e7051984453ea3]: S. 72 applied (in part) (E.W.) (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), art. 1, Sch. 11 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)

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