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Section 260 Assistance etcI1

(1)

To assist in carrying out any relevant functions, an enforcement officer may bring—

(a)

any other person;

(b)

any equipment or materials.

(2)

A person who is brought by an enforcement officer to provide assistance may exercise any powers conferred by this Act which the officer may exercise, but only under the supervision or direction of the officer.

Annotations

Commencement

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S. 260 in force at 12.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 21

Notes on Part 8

Modifications

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Pt. 8: power to apply (with modifications) conferred (12.2.2026) by Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 (c. 6), ss. 14(4)(g), 32(1) (with s. 30)

Notes on Chapter 2

Modifications

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Pt. 8 Ch. 2 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (18.9.2013) by Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (c. 10), ss. 39(1), 49 (with ss. 1(1), 46(3), 47)