# The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Mersea Island) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Countryside, England
Made 7th January 2026
Coming into force 8th January 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3A(10) of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/11/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/access-to-the-countryside-coastal-margin-mersea-island-order-2026/introduction
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