Section 17B Content of closure orderF1

(1)

A closure order must relieve the harbour authority of—

(a)

all statutory functions in respect of the harbour, or

(b)

specified statutory functions in respect of the harbour.

(2)

A closure order may transfer specified functions of the harbour authority to a specified body (with the body's consent).

(3)

A closure order must include transitional provision about the cessation of the harbour authority's functions (including provision about rights and liabilities in relation to the performance of functions before the closure order takes effect).

(4)

A closure order may—

(a)

permit or require the harbour authority to carry out works in respect of the harbour;

(b)

permit the Secretary of State to carry out works in respect of the harbour;

(c)

require a harbour authority to pay for works carried out under paragraph (b);

(d)

confer on the harbour authority or the Secretary of State power to acquire (whether by agreement or compulsorily) land described in the order as the site of works to be carried out under paragraph (a) or (b).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 17A-17F and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 6(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3; S.I. 2013/2006, art. 2