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Article 9 Salvage activitiesI1

England and Wales

F1(1)

Article 4 applies to an activity carried on, in the course of a salvage operation, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of a vessel or preventing pollution.

F2(2)

But article 4 does not apply to the removal of wrecks or objects of archaeological or historical interest.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Art. 9 renumbered as art. 9(1) (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 5(a)

F2

Art. 9(2) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 5(b)

Commencement

I1

Art. 9 in force at 6.4.2011, see art. 1(2)