Explanatory note

This Order confers further powers on the Lancaster Port Commissioners for the regulation and management of the port. These include powers to dispose of property, to give security for temporary borrowings, to license works, dredging and moorings, to make byelaws which take account of modern port conditions, and to set aside part of the port for particular vessels. The Order provides for the payment of allowances to the Commissioners, and for the payment of reasonable charges for services and facilities provided by the Commissioners. It also makes provision as to the payment, repayment, deposit and recovery of charges and provides that it shall be an offence to obstruct an officer of the Commissioners.