# The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) Order 2011, Article 47: Removal of windblown sand and subsequent deposit


(1) Article 4 applies to a deposit or removal activity carried on by a local authority, a harbour authority, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or any person acting on their behalf for the purpose of clearing sand blown onto promenades, roads or slipways following a storm event.
(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to conditions 1 and 2.
(3) Condition 1 is that the sand is free from marine litter, debris and land-based contaminants before it is deposited back onto a beach.
(4) Condition 2 is that the sand is deposited back onto a beach within 7 days after it was blown by the wind onto the promenade, road or slipway.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2011/559/article/47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-licensing-exempted-activities-wales-order-2011/article-47
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