Section 102 Directions as to making, amending or revocation of schemesI1

(1)

The Scottish Ministers may give directions to a relevant authority (or any 2 or more such authorities) as to the making of marine management schemes.

(2)

A direction under subsection (1) may in particular—

(a)

require one or more schemes to be made,

(b)

require conservation or other measures specified in the direction to be included in a scheme,

(c)

where a scheme is to be made by more than one relevant authority acting together, appoint one such authority to co-ordinate the making of it,

(d)

set time limits within which any steps in relation to the making of a scheme are to be taken,

(e)

require the approval of the Scottish Ministers before a scheme is made,

(f)

require any relevant authority to give to the Scottish Ministers such information relating to the making of a scheme as may be specified in the direction.

(3)

The Scottish Ministers may give directions (whether general or specific) to a relevant authority (or any 2 or more such authorities) as to the amendment of a marine management scheme.

(4)

The Scottish Ministers may revoke a marine management scheme by a direction given by them to the relevant authority (or authorities) which made the scheme.

(5)

A direction under this section must be in writing.

(6)

A relevant authority given a direction under subsection (1) or (3) must comply with it.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 102 in force at 1.7.2010 by S.S.I. 2010/230, art. 2(b)