# The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Regulation 3: Amendment to article 3 (interpretation)


At the appropriate place in article 3 insert—
““advanced mooring system” means a mooring which uses a suspended or buoyant rode for the purpose of minimising contact with the sea bed;”
““highly protected marine area” means a marine conservation zone from time to time designated by an Order made under section 116 of the Act, the title of which includes “Highly Protected Marine Area”;”
““working day” means any day which is not a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1110/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-licensing-exempted-activities-and-fees-amendment-regulations-2026/regulation-3
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