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Section 14 Commissioners’ duties in relation to boat-dwellers

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(1)

In the exercise of their functions under and by virtue of this Act (including the provision of facilities) the Commissioners must have regard to—

(a)

the interests of individuals who use vessels as their sole residence (including individuals who do not own or have access to a permanent mooring); and

(b)

the desirability of safeguarding and facilitating public rights of navigation.

(2)

In each calendar year the Commissioners must publish a report setting out what they have done in the previous calendar year to satisfy the duty under subsection (1).