Article 17 Provision against danger to navigationI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

In case of injury to or destruction or decay of a tidal work within the area of jurisdiction the Harbour Authority shall as soon as reasonably practicable—

(a)

notify the PLA; and

(b)

lay down such buoys, exhibit such lights and take such other steps for preventing danger to navigation as the PLA may from time to time direct.

(2)

If, without reasonable excuse, the Harbour Authority fails to notify the PLA or to act in accordance with any direction given under this article, the Harbour Authority shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum and on conviction on indictment to a fine.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 17 in force at 16.5.2008, see art. 1