# The Perth (Pilotage Powers) Order 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


PILOTAGE
Made 7th February 2006
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 8th February 2006
Coming into force 1st April 2006
Whereas Perth and Kinross Council is a harbour authority within the meaning of the Pilotage Act 1987 (“the 1987 Act”) for the harbour of Perth but is not a competent harbour authority within the meaning of the 1987 Act;
And whereas Perth and Kinross Council wishes to be treated as a competent harbour authority for the purposes of the 1987 Act;
And whereas the Scottish Ministers have informed the persons they consider might be affected by this Order, in accordance with section 1(7) of the 1987 Act, and the making of the Order is not opposed;
Now therefore the Scottish Ministers, on the application of Perth and Kinross Council, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1(4) of the 1987 Act and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/49/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/perth-pilotage-powers-order-2006/introduction
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