# The Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 316(6) and (10) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LICENSING (MARINE)
MARINE POLLUTION
Made ***
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
The Secretary of State, as the appropriate licensing authority under section 113(8) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 66(3), (3A) and (3B), 74(1), and 316(1) of that Act.
In deciding to make this Order, the Secretary of State has had regard to the matters mentioned in section 74(4) of that Act.
The Secretary of State has carried out consultation in accordance with section 74(5) of that Act.
In accordance with section 316(6) and (10) of that Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348282313/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-marine-licensing-miscellaneous-provisions-amendment-etc-order-2026/introduction
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