# Harbours Act 1964, Section 40B: Procedure


(1) Harbour directions must be in writing.
(2) Before giving harbour directions a harbour authority must consult such representatives of users of the harbour as the authority think appropriate.
(3) 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.
(4) A harbour authority must—
(a) make harbour directions available for inspection, and
(b) supply a copy to anyone who requests it.
(5) A harbour authority may charge for the supply of copies.
(6) 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—
(a) stating that a harbour direction has been given, and
(b) giving details of the arrangements for the inspection and supply of copies of harbour directions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/40/section/40B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/harbours-act-1964/section-40B
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