# The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2012, Article 13: Publication of general directions

Extent: E+W+S

(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), the Commissioners must not give, amend or revoke a general direction unless they have caused a notice of their intention to do so to be published, not less than 28 days before—
(a) once in Lloyd’s List or some other newspaper specialising in shipping news; and
(b) once in a local newspaper circulating in the area of the harbour.
(2) A notice is valid for the purposes of paragraph (1) only if—
(a) it states where copies of any existing directions and the Commissioners’ proposals may be inspected free of charge;
(b) it states that such copies are available for purchase, the price payable and how an order may be placed;
(c) it states that representations in relation to the proposals may be made to the Commissioners in writing by a specified date, not being less than 28 days from the date of the notice.
(3) If representations are made before the date specified under paragraph (2)(c), the Commissioners must not give, amend or revoke a direction without considering those representations.
(4) In an emergency—
(a) paragraphs (1) to (3) do not apply; and
(b) the Commissioners must publish the general directions which have been given, amended or revoked as soon as reasonably practicable afterwards in such manner as the Commissioners consider appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1777/article/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/poole-harbour-revision-order-2012/article-13
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