# The Argyll and Bute Council (Oban) Harbour Revision Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Harbours, Docks, Piers And Ferries
Made 22nd October 2026
Coming into force 23rd October 2026
The Scottish Ministers (“the Ministers”) make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14(1), (2A) and (3) of the Harbours Act 1964 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 14(1) of that Act, this Order is made in relation to a harbour which is being improved, maintained or managed by a harbour authority in the exercise and performance of statutory powers and duties, for achieving objects specified in Schedule 2 to that Act.
In accordance with section 14(2) of the Act—
(a) this Order is made following a written application to Ministers by Argyll and Bute Council (“the Council”) being the authority engaged in improving, maintaining or managing the harbour; and
(b) except in so far this Order is made for achieving objects mentioned in section 14(2A) of the Act, the Ministers are satisfied that the making of this Order is desirable in the interests of securing the improvement, maintenance or management of the harbour in an efficient and economical manner.
In accordance with section 14(2A) of that Act, the objects for achieving which this Order is made include repealing superseded, obsolete or otherwise unnecessary statutory provisions of local application affecting the harbour.
The provisions of paragraph 17 of that schedule have been satisfied.
In accordance with paragraph 19(1) of that Schedule, the Ministers have considered any objections made and not withdrawn.
In accordance with paragraph 19(6) of that schedule, Ministers have decided to make this Order with modifications which do not appear to Ministers substantially to affect the character of the Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/287/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/argyll-and-bute-council-oban-harbour-revision-order-2026/introduction
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