# The Marine Licensing (Notices Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 316(6)(b), (7)(f) and (10) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LICENSING (MARINE)
MARINE POLLUTION
TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
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Coming into force 4th January 2027
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 108 and 316(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
The Secretary of State is the appropriate licensing authority under section 113(2)(a), (4)(a), (6)(a) and (8) of that Act.
In accordance with section 316(6)(b), (7)(f) and (10) of that Act, a draft of these Regulations 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/2026/9780348288032/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-marine-licensing-notices-appeals-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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