# Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013, Section 12: Interpretation of this Part


(1) In this Part—
“adopted”—
(a)in the case of a marine policy statement, is to be read in accordance with section 44 of, and paragraph 12 of Schedule 5 to, the 2009 Act;
(b)in the case of a marine plan, is to be read in accordance with section 4 of, and paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 to, this Act;
“marine plan” has the meaning given in section 4;
“marine plan area” has the meaning given in section 4;
“marine policy statement” is to be construed in accordance with sections 44 and 47 of the 2009 Act;
“the relevant Northern Ireland departments” has the meaning given in section 4(11);
“retained functions” has the meaning given in section 60 of the 2009 Act.
(2) Any reference in this Part to a marine policy statement governing marine planning for an area is to be construed in accordance with section 4(10).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2013/10/section/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-act-northern-ireland-2013/section-12
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