# The Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) Regulations 1997 (S.I. 1997/562) . Regulation 2(2)(a) and (c) provide that per voyage payments of general light dues are only to be payable in respect of voyages ending at a port or place in the United Kingdom. Regulation 2(2)(b) reduces the light dues per voyage from 39 to 35 pence per ton. Regulation 2(3) removes the exemption from dues for vessels navigating in ballast. Regulation 3 contains a transitional provision.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/649/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-light-dues-amendment-regulations-2006/note
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