Article 6 Power to make general directions as to use of harbour, etc.

(1)

The Council may, in accordance with the requirements of article 7, give a direction for—

(a)

the ease, convenience or safety of navigation;

(b)

the safety of persons; or

(c)

the protection of property, flora or fauna;

within the harbour and the additional area.

(2)

A direction under this article may apply—

(a)

to all vessels or to a class of vessels;

(b)

to persons designated in the direction;

(c)

to the whole of the harbour and the additional area or to a part; or

(d)

at all times or at certain times or at certain states of the tide;

and every direction must specify the extent of its application including its geographical extent in relation to the matters referred to in sub-paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d).

(3)

The Council may amend or revoke a direction given under paragraph (1).

(4)

The Council must keep and make available for inspection at its harbour office and on its website^f1 a public register of all in force general directions.

Annotations

Footnotes

f1: Harbour Office, Smeatons Pier, St. Ives, TR26 1LP, www.cornwallharbours.co.uk.