Paragraph 13

(1)

Section 131 (emergency byelaws) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1), after “that purpose” insert “ under section 129 ”.

(3)

After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)
Where the MMO thinks that there is an urgent need to protect the English offshore region, a byelaw made by it under section 129B for that purpose has effect without being confirmed by the Secretary of State.”

(4)

In subsection (8)(a), after “MCZ” insert “ , or under section 129B in respect of the English offshore region, ”.