Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

[^key-7e8381f0fb1fc46a17d1cf84606aa113]: S. 40 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-7eb10fc818959791299c564cd1e02f76]: S. 204 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-7efed61507f51e4d8fa9cd1caee0e24b]: Sch. 16 para. 11 in force at 1.1.2011 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-7f075672d2de8b7905713d52bd6744de]: S. 155 modified by SI 2010/675 Sch. 23 Pt. 8 para. 3 Table 9 (as substituted (1.10.2011) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2043), reg. 1(b), Sch. 1)

[^key-7fed1af1c31527aaeebbc01403b1fbbd]: S. 196 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-8029bc57362a9dca852a7ed042b966f2]: S. 292(9) omitted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by virtue of 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(9)(c) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-807bb1dbc61cb7d5a2ff09152cbe1006]: S. 86 excluded (24.8.2017) by The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/817), art. 1, Sch. 9 para. 18 (with art. 22)

[^key-807d88a0cfae873b5fdad409a800d173]: S. 176(2) in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(i)

[^key-810d1ff55e936e20fa2b8c7774882d00]: Sch. 1 para. 29 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-812c8999e6182097733ff08336d908a7]: Ss. 45, 46: 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-81457ee339343ee35db91f5768d0f802]: Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-8230b907c932d7b756b04e4525416dea]: S. 145 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-824a8a55b55752a60e0ece1564952854]: Sch. 16 para. 23 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(i)

[^key-82c1a7b3587cdfd28ae8a5bf3d60283b]: Sch. 9 para. 11 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-82d7ad6472e4d0498276967a42786e6b]: S. 321 in force at 1.1.2011 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 14

[^key-82ffaa11829b494fc3b3bdda4607040e]: S. 130(2A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 12(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-8360a9a1dd3e8b2d5e125e215cfe143f]: S. 23 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 6

[^key-8419bee435a3fa112849c9e5b7f36ed8]: S. 107 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-8422656b87fcc7e54d6269c67c90adbf]: Sch. 15 para. 2 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 8

[^key-84fd029c96027dd01c55b633f79aa775]: S. 214 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-85a8b77bd4ecc396495696bd9a63ab86]: S. 183 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(j)

[^key-85e93e3a49e250f7b40fc0a30d1cfba7]: Pt. 4 Ch. 3 applied (E.W.S.) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), art. 1, Sch. 5 para. 8 (with arts. 35, 36)

[^key-861b5815704ec9c58a89ae1d7846d7cc]: S. 223(2)(6) in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 13

[^key-863c3e7eae5fe644ae65ea4f8da57d84]: S. 312 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 25

[^key-864ccd87ace1f22326a46a411ff91ff4]: S. 266 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-8680fd07e47c967392cd128e6755e012]: Words in s. 93(4) inserted (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. 5 para. 15 (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-8697217487d0a92f597690291ea5513d]: Pt. 5 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), regs. 1(2), 40(3)(4)

[^key-86fb35345874914d61e806a6a37a11d3]: Sch. 21 para. 5 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-87488ee9d55dc120fac9207f30f92a64]: Words in s. 166(1)(e) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 27 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-8847761f6ea05c5220be37ba489e850a]: Sch. 18 para. 14 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-88658f3fca2f7d5d02f6ca12035b65ea]: S. 156 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-891d1803d6c67203cd13acec986e6a92]: Sch. 9 para. 2(1)-(3) excluded (6.4.2011) by The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Commencement No.5, Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/556), arts. 1(3), 4

[^key-894dec240bd05c8e56397c4aa5057c27]: Sch. 18 para. 13 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-896f1fa3bad9d4c170c9b59b65b55a12]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 1(2)(f) substituted (E.W.) (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 42(2)

[^key-8a18984c06c000b1228628051cda0e60]: S. 271 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-8a1f37c5bb4a8bfc26e4e73ce258e77b]: Words in s. 37(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Fisheries (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/746), regs. 1, 4(3)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8a620bddf33ba02b0064496a440301af]: S. 141(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1399), regs. 1, 2(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8a7108229a27431a87b4a4013bf34fdc]: Sch. 21 para. 3 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-8acacec56d7831ba9bbef4fcb0931fe7]: Words in s. 232(5)(j) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 447(3)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-8adf21dfa691ff0e8e0d60a3f8a73085]: S. 111 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-8b0db2273edc6787da627fbfb582ea7c]: Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-8b19d2b52b82c8881ed775fd665f20a8]: Sch. 22 Pt. 5 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27(b)

[^key-8b2f9c84d254900809ed40bbc5d553dd]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (26.8.2015) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1592), arts. 1, 8(7) (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-8bba76cba6a1edea19839419a4c05e8e]: Sch. 21 para. 4 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-8bded8e91697415cf18c2a434e6c58d1]: Sch. 5: 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-8be11ef4c264d5b9571e4b020d1a28d4]: S. 104 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-8c282974b321d0ed84201e4cd2739b07]: S. 294 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-8c52780c37c8037011ea312d03cde878]: Sch. 9 para. 7 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-8c743476e56417442b983ed488569a01]: Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-8c7653ba84988edeaa124590a02f3d2c]: S. 91 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-8cb71c2f7afc3012b5c7bb784e8c7bc3]: S. 208 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9

[^key-8cc206a13d19d3e464bbeff956a7b21c]: S. 70(6): 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-8cc9c6fd85e35542e507cf04270130ff]: Sch. 1 para. 25 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-8d3198c23f7242182ad4e964b2b62894]: Sch. 18 para. 8 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-8d324bfcd5270b918a7da0cd9368ee7a]: S. 109 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-8d5189bf39beffd56b292e5a30cf0f55]: S. 26 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 4

[^key-8d6cb73954ab58b01000b118d1fc91d1]: Words in s. 131(1) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 13(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-8d828525dacc1e3d739bc2645490bb23]: S. 72 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), art. 1, Sch. 12 Pt. 1 para. 7 (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)

[^key-8d89f774124d35faa3417b2fba7aa64e]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S) (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), art. 1, Sch. 10 para. 7 (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)

[^key-8dc4b2c832620243b360141fda24a394]: Sch. 18 para. 5 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-8dd4e6d72760d35704d41235c6f1a570]: S. 70 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-8e39647ccfe4fb328b9fea6d678a8084]: Sch. 14 para. 5 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-8f1406b2775d2e367c2d513ba154bebb]: 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. 12 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-8f30e1973616f42ad36c77e5736b0bff]: Pt. 4 modified (E.W.S.) (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), arts. 1, 5 (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 10)

[^key-8f45e44519683a73e10a7212a332c1b6]: S. 207 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-8f53b4d422ad9fd954118516a79cca0d]: Sch. 14 para. 15 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(l)

[^key-90e1e9264cfc69cb94d8d4f3dd3bd2f8]: S. 215 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 10

[^key-910b2662164f97441ff598e3e22f411e]: Pt. 4 excluded (E.W.S.) (26.8.2015) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1592), arts. 1, 8(7) (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-9122ac1746b0b56aed4495880f984c9f]: S. 238 applied (E.W.) (1.12.2022) by The Marine, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Financial Assistance) Scheme (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1259), regs. 1(2), 14(2)

[^key-917a5c1880bf3f2a79e2a2ac9cc508c5]: S. 284 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-9186cbc60cc3a355ea8f9caee489ab7f]: S. 243 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 19

[^key-91c535ae212a318e3900ae15fa8c1d1d]: Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-91e9f05d82770c91016f34261c8f1c6d]: Sch. 21 para. 1 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-91f7791a685425b25b0796c08a57e830]: Sch. 18 para. 17 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-9225809be06cfdd095c35a4b406dd6da]: S. 142 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-9233df772bbd12feba6a32e806a5923f]: Words in s. 117(4) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 8(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-92c08a5ca57f71426bac732c8c75953c]: Words in s. 75(1) renumbered as s. 75(1)(a) (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/405), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)

[^key-9331cf057d6c21762f3dc2ff3a471b4d]: Words in Sch. 10 para. 9(5)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 160(2) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-9386ecb763dcd098ab5a9cb3396a0f68]: Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-93a6593f23c957ceaad1ae8b6a684aca]: Words in s. 133(3) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 15(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-94df2ab49e387d3d335e0f94f55917f9]: Sch. 16 para. 3(3) in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(b)

[^key-9519b3320f4d02ec422d9f312d96cd5c]: S. 237 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 18

[^key-95de68d7f407cedcfe3c6b7aa52ffe68]: S. 97 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-9637728975e9bfdad7ee212cb44615b4]: S. 133(3A) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 15(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-968ca2d99cf1f3cff2c704c2fd0a921b]: Words in s. 237(3) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 29(6) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-970b5c6e69223ad36d227bee524e483c]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), arts. 1, 6(16) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)

[^key-9780d2aa71278aff1f48e3bf6d269c45]: S. 138 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b)

[^key-978de3330abdf62d8b6ef9aeaa01e0d4]: Words in s. 138 heading omitted (23.1.2021) by virtue of Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 22(2) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-98b1cf5a2b04c4479edc638cda1b97df]: S. 119(9)(a) omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 47(3)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(j)

[^key-98cb1a0210cab1f94e3b9e2c410631a6]: Sch. 15 para. 4 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 8

[^key-9929bf270051e2a51dcfd5b0a925c74b]: S. 123(3)(a) modified by SI 2007/1842, reg. 6(6) (as inserted (16.8.2012) by The Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1928), regs. 1, 3(b))

[^key-997ec7b2a21ec2077890e65335df75ff]: S. 72 applied in part (22.9.2025) by The Morgan Offshore Wind Project Generation Assets Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1012), art. 1, Sch. 3 para. 7, Sch. 4 para. 7 (with arts. 9, 10)

[^key-99e50869a2da437c7699da38f76196fa]: S. 213 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-9a57f0f2dcf6f4aa099ffd24c46bc1ff]: Sch. 6 para. 3(4)(5) 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(3); S.I. 2020/1216, reg. 2(b)

[^key-9aaac04451ab3d9f3ba06021206106f4]: Sch. 10 para. 9(7) inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 160(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-9b52668202a6ea4ed5d367bbd6ce42de]: S. 112(1) in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-9c1099542796888dabe7aa3d7066185b]: Word in s. 237(2)(g) substituted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 29(4)(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-9cca78813449a7d51cac553baa9adb69]: Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-9d9af0ba444d77e72524af7c6372e8ef]: S. 68 excluded (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-9dc5b915cdeaa2ec0ee9a7ffce27947e]: Sch. 14 para. 1 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-9dcca5632c2a0615ff0ff785ac702fbe]: Words in s. 163(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(7) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-9e2d60344229bce2d4ae761e4f2231a5]: S. 72 applied (E.W.S) (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), art. 1, Sch. 21 para. 3 (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-9e33efa05e2baa756eb238b0c81a457d]: Sch. 8 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-9e82e8513e39e9f19691683085f32e2c]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S) (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), arts. 1, 8(10) (with arts. 35, 36)

[^key-9f4662372686877827e9fef3ca97e401]: S. 205 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 9 (with art. 3(1))

[^key-9fc01ecb955975b1b4ea0837100611c8]: Sch. 16 para. 16(2)(3)(5)(6)(9) in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(g)

[^key-9fe660b9f579f99252b330ddbd617920]: 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. 12 Pt. 2 para. 2 (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)

[^key-9fec542652fcd8f32c23e53498b43cdf]: S. 152(2)(h) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 445 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a07239731baa007b6157adfc77e231bc]: S. 43 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7

[^key-a0d742e0387c07d768850f382ab1042d]: S. 277 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-a10211aef4a8ffcb595a22658dea0cbc]: Sch. 9 para. 9 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-a10623997ef8316fb71300cb62363025]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-a122460fbced5afbf685ff3c4098a8cb]: Sch. 9 para. 1 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-a12c6a909a1ac5fa27953eb118cd69b5]: S. 85 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-a1544c9bde48d1d6e8f8157fc4344649]: S. 147(3) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 26(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-a17a51fa418354bcf5961f3faf4033be]: Words in s. 141(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1399), regs. 1, 2(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a20e3fc5720f1ac715c2fdcf1c468972]: Words in s. 136(2) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 19(3) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-a2a6a463e1671d56ffb4b0301a7f4d1d]: Sch. 7 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-a2d59b02c8cd5f56f78867a0b8f63e20]: S. 72 applied in part (E.W.S.) (20.2.2013) by The Kentish Flats Extension Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/343), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 2(5) (with arts. 13, 14)

[^key-a2fb5d903087f1b6b104c64750a98321]: Sch. 16 para. 17(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-a320efd039de5050238094d40934ad78]: S. 75(2A) inserted (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/405), regs. 1, 2(3)

[^key-a366846825252158cf67404c91538084]: Sch. 9 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-a3bfb06f0977a052aee0ce886865e079]: S. 27 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 4

[^key-a452c13824658740656b5d0ac1e624ea]: Words in s. 284(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 11(6) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-a48ff0c3a40a85c7d764d672c707d642]: Words in s. 78(6) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 80(3) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(r)

[^key-a4f9c582f622a61677651d76e19f551d]: Sch. 17 para. 4 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

[^key-a52a5184d67094b8fbbdd50b87945558]: Sch. 14 para. 16 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(k)

[^key-a55a064fbcf8e7d6f29c229167a16133]: S. 238 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 18

[^key-a560076d55b773bfdfa1ca425d8c24aa]: Words in s. 278(6) omitted (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 70(4)(c)

[^key-a5c7e259ab321791d381bde59c9894b9]: S. 118 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-a5e50f577e893043e13cf52b4499e0b1]: Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-a613f5e34829e4645140e962cd8ff29d]: S. 17 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 2

[^key-a748f5acf82f89e71b290b8b7be87b21]: Sch. 14 para. 6 repealed (1.4.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32), s. 156(1), Sch. 12 para. 30; S.I. 2014/251, art. 4

[^key-a77a102c3d4c77d65fa27b7bd67643f3]: S. 2 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-a8aeee6cada4c55c17cb9888d9924811]: S. 236 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(b)

[^key-a8b0d8c69bc0c1e0e87bbdac124eb49a]: Ss. 129A-129C inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 11 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-a96d5c2fbba7c2898452ada139282272]: Sch. 10 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-a97bcc20da860e17914ea1d8ac4587b0]: Sch. 6 para. 1(2)(f) inserted (E.W.) (6.9.2015 for specified purposes, 7.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 4), s. 58(2)(b)(4)(b), Sch. 2 para. 34(2); S.I. 2021/7, reg. 2(c)

[^key-aa2f1a5c8f28f4616b7d24198eb1ca4f]: Pt. 4 modified (E.W.S.) (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), arts. 1, 39 (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)

[^key-aa4a409a8f389feaa42d6cc3b432b0e2]: Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-aa9442669119393b5579eebabf639c1f]: Sch. 18 para. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-ab4e0be33a264bad6880b6489a64b2fb]: Sch. 9 para. 9 modified (6.4.2012) by The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/698), arts. 1(2), 2

[^key-ab816c8a82285d12ba1acf01b6ceb046]: Sch. 7 para. 13(7) inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 159(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-abb0f2511ea32c491cef7fe18a3d9d06]: Pt. 5 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1994/2716, reg. 36(3)(4) (as substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010 for specified purposes, 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(2)(b)(i), Sch. 11 para. 4(1); S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b))

[^key-abcaf04d3f6632be1b020ffe5c3dbb91]: S. 75 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-ac08d3ce39109769b594b1cacab6a133]: Pt. 4 modified (E.W.S.) (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 5 (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)

[^key-ac1c3588629693a81c7bcc612d4a3d79]: Ss. 289-292 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (18.9.2013) by Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (c. 10), ss. 38(8), 49 (with ss. 1(1), 46(3), 47)

[^key-ac575a575d917faeda1eeed7a3006a48]: S. 129(7)(a)(b) substituted for words in s. 129(7) (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 10 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-ac5e3dc5ccdcd2371e7f90e523ba655b]: S. 72 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (26.9.2014) by The Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2594), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 5, Sch. 3 para. 5

[^key-ac65c66b9cab486ca86363a74970f900]: S. 119 in force at 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(a)

[^key-ac75f39dbf027abc73c2e6e0ff4095cd]: S. 313 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 25

[^key-aca553729dafe7e7d90deb3177b62f13]: S. 28 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 4

[^key-acd60f6f7d0a672e4b742ccbd839f8f7]: Word in s. 30(2)(b) 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)(a)

[^key-acfc4349cab6f7ed5683053d265f3caa]: S. 75(3) modified (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 27(5) (with Sch. 12)

[^key-ad47188dad94f91d8c4b9ad868f8328d]: Sch. 22 Pt. 6 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27(c)

[^key-ad98667dfda8b07b6c48882f82e9c223]: Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1

[^key-ada8bd0bbf70464a509356ad91f8c349]: Sch. 22 Pt. 1 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27(a)

[^key-adccb10ac8314c1e53d12b66bac5e1f3]: Words in s. 232(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (No. 755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 447(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-ae28c52b2a0796530ba32be7627441ea]: S. 272 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-ae30440cd3f007cd3bcd99bfa3a42f68]: S. 72(7)(8) excluded (E.W.S.) (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), arts. 1, 5(13) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4)

[^key-ae38a864b5da0d11c37d578755fcd0ec]: S. 72 applied (in part) (E.W.) (28.11.2014) by The Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2950), art. 1, Sch. 10 para. 3(6) (with arts. 38, 39)

[^key-aea174e3d84d80108172d2a7ac50a980]: Sch. 18 para. 7 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 22

[^key-aed6646f98cfc27e374b5ae63ba65225]: S. 102 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-aee53d531ceb4042914e07052585b222]: S. 78 in force at 6.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-af4945ebad762a287111142deeb5370f]: Words in s. 138(2)(a) inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 22(4)(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

[^key-afce90b143ae5d036b44162e65f5ef67]: S. 177 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(f)

[^key-afd88d75cb8733e932e43bca2f3d4561]: Sch. 16 para. 8 in force at 12.1.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(c)

[^key-b08a89bf640bda943cbcc943328020fc]: S. 16 in force at 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 2

[^key-b0b8f96fef680a9eb13a2daf736443a1]: Sch. 16 para. 13 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 15(d)

[^key-b0efc380be942c874c72e590b590599f]: S. 38 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-b15d948a4766f2a76e063c39cf141921]: S. 154 in force at 1.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(b)

[^key-b175f1e9ba9541ceee7b272be57508b8]: Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 5

[^key-b1a6170d353df4de8b39089b79afddd6]: Sch. 10 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-b1a873e3ce0ace5060c657426273b030]: S. 72 in force at 6.4.2011 by S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(a)

[^key-b1a99701398a0a2b77a6651f3577c563]: Sch. 14 para. 12 in force at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2195, art. 3(2)(l)

[^key-b1c15ba1131e9884f1142040d3b4e9ea]: Words in s. 79(5) inserted (1.4.2019) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 81(2) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 5(b)

[^key-b283fc4cb41719cd33613569b075f5b5]: Sch. 8 para. 7 in force at 1.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/298, art. 2, Sch. para. 10

[^key-b2a7ee53822f29ecb724cecdcf3502f8]: S. 202 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-b2cbfd7ba9699f5a096e9e9ea4b3cb29]: Sch. 1 para. 28 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 1