# The Harbours (Northern Ireland) Order 2002, Article 4: Power of Department to issue directions


(1) The Department may give to a designated harbour authority directions of a general or specific nature as to the exercise by that authority of its functions.
(2) Before giving any directions to a designated harbour authority under this Article the Department shall consult the authority to which the directions are to be given.
(3) Directions given under this Article to a designated harbour authority must be in writing and must specify a date on which the directions come into operation.
(4) It shall be the duty of a designated harbour authority to comply with any directions given to it under this Article.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2002/3155/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/harbours-northern-ireland-order-2002/article-4
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