Section 40B ProcedureF1C1
Harbour directions must be in writing.
Before giving harbour directions a harbour authority must consult such representatives of users of the harbour as the authority think appropriate.
A harbour authority must make such arrangements as they think appropriate for publicising a proposed harbour direction for at least 28 days before it is given.
A harbour authority must—
make harbour directions available for inspection, and
supply a copy to anyone who requests it.
A harbour authority may charge for the supply of copies.
As soon as is reasonably practicable after giving a harbour direction the harbour authority must publish a notice in a newspaper specialising in shipping news—
stating that a harbour direction has been given, and
giving details of the arrangements for the inspection and supply of copies of harbour directions.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Ss. 40A-40D and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 5(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3; S.I. 2013/2006, art. 2
Modifications
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S. 40B applied (31.3.2023) by The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/35), arts. 1(1), 11(1)