# Merchant Shipping Act 1995, Paragraph 13


Before giving a direction under paragraph 2 in respect of land or premises the Secretary of State shall, unless he thinks that it is not reasonably practicable—
(a) give the person to whom he proposes to give the direction an opportunity to make representations, and
(b) consider any representations made.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/21/schedule/3A/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-act-1995/schedule-3A/paragraph-13
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