# The Montrose Harbour Revision Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Harbours, Docks, Piers And Ferries
Made 23rd September 2026
Coming into force 24th September 2026
The Scottish Ministers (“the Ministers”) make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14(1), (2A) and (3) of the Harbours Act 1964 and all other powers enabling the Ministers to do so.
In accordance with section 14(1) of that Act, this Order is made in relation to a harbour which is being improved, maintained or managed by a harbour authority in the exercise and performance of statutory powers and duties, for achieving objects specified in Schedule 2 to that Act.
In accordance with section 14(2) of that Act—
(a) this Order is made following a written application to the Ministers by the Montrose Port Authority being the authority engaged in improving, maintaining or managing the port, and
(b) the Ministers are satisfied that the making of this Order is desirable in the interests of securing the improvement, maintenance, or management of the harbour in an efficient and economical manner, facilitating the efficient and economic transport of goods or passengers by sea and the recreational use of sea-going ships.
Notice has been published by the applicant in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 10 of Schedule 3 to that Act.
The provisions of paragraph 17 of Schedule 3 to that Act have been satisfied.
In accordance with paragraph 19(1) of that Schedule, the Ministers have considered any objections made and not withdrawn.
In accordance with paragraph 19(6)(b) of that Schedule, Ministers have decided to make this Order in the form of the draft submitted to them.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/273/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/montrose-harbour-revision-order-2026/introduction
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