# The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026, Article 13: Power to give general directions as to the use of the harbour, etc.


(1) The Commissioners may, in accordance with the requirements of article 14 (procedure for giving, amending or revoking general directions), give a general direction for all or any of the following purposes—
(a) the ease, convenience or safety of navigation;
(b) the safety of persons;
(c) the protection of property, flora or fauna;
(d) the ease, convenience or safety of harbour operations ashore,
within the harbour.
(2) A direction under this article may apply—
(a) to all vessels or to a class of vessel;
(b) to all vehicles or to a class of vehicle;
(c) to persons designated in the direction;
(d) to the whole of the harbour or to a part;
(e) at all times or at certain times or at certain states of the tide,
and every direction must specify the extent of its application in relation to those matters.
(3) The Commissioners may amend or revoke a direction given under paragraph (1).
(4) The Commissioners must keep and make available for inspection at the harbour office and on the harbour website a public register of all in force general directions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/724/article/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/poole-harbour-revision-order-2026/article-13
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