Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order empowers the Montrose Port Authority—
to dispose of land which is no longer required for the purposes of Montrose Harbour;
to pay their members such remuneration, allowances and expenses as they see fit;
to dredge (replacing an outmoded existing power);
to charge for certain floating articles and for services and facilities.
The Order also amends certain provisions of the Montrose Harbour Acts and Orders 1837 to 1961 and in particular increases the maximum fines which may be imposed for certain offences under those provisions.
The Order repeals certain obsolete provisions of the Montrose Harbour Acts and Orders 1837 to 1961. The Order also extends the power of the Montrose Port Authority to licence works contained in article 11 of the Montrose Harbour Revision Order 1991.