Article 23 Removal of obstruction or danger to navigationI1
England and Wales
Article 4 applies to a removal activity carried on by a person referred to in paragraph (2) for the purpose of removing anything causing or likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.
The persons are—
a conservancy authority (within the meaning given by section 313(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995f1;
a harbour authority;
a lighthouse authority;
a person having powers under any enactment or statutory order to work or maintain a canal or other inland navigation, including a navigation in tidal water.
Paragraph (1) is subject to the condition that the UK Hydrographic Office is given notification of the removal activity within 5 days of the removal.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Art. 23(3) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 13
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Footnotes
- f1