# The Lochboisdale and Gasay Port (Harbour Empowerment) Order 2016, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: S

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, made following an application by Lochboisdale Development Limited (“the Company”), empowers the Company to maintain and operate a port and port-related facilities in South Uist to be known as the Port of Lochboisdale.
Part 1 makes preliminary provision, including provision as to interpretation (article 2) and the incorporation with modifications of provisions in the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (article 3).
Part 2 makes provision for the duties and powers of the Company.
Article 4 identifies the limits of the Port. Article 8 enables the Company to control moorings.
Part 3 makes provision as to Port regulation.
Article 14 empowers the Company to make byelaws subject to those being confirmed by the Scottish Ministers under article 15.
Part 4 makes provision as to charges that may be levied by the Company.
Part 5 makes miscellaneous and general provisions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/156/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lochboisdale-and-gasay-port-harbour-empowerment-order-2016/note
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