# The Ports (Finance) Act 1985 (Commencement) Order 1985

S.I. 1985/1153 · made 24 July 1985

This Order brings sections 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the Ports (Finance) Act 1985 into force on 5th August 1985, and the remaining sections, namely sections 3, 4 and 5 on 1st January 1986.

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## Introductory text

HARBOURS, DOCKS, PIERS AND FERRIES
Made 24th July 1985
The Secretary of State for Transport, in exercise of powers conferred on him by section 7(2) of the Ports (Finance) Act 1985 (hereinafter called “the Act”) hereby makes the following Order:—

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Ports (Finance) Act 1985 (Commencement) Order 1985.

## 2 

Sections 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the Act shall come into operation on 5th August 1985.

## 3 

Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Act shall come into operation on 1st January 1986.

## Signature

Nicholas Ridley
Secretary of State for Transport
24th July 1985

## Explanatory note

This Order brings sections 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the Ports (Finance) Act 1985 into force on 5th August 1985, and the remaining sections, namely sections 3, 4 and 5 on 1st January 1986.

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