# The Statistical Returns (Carriage of Goods and Passengers by Sea) Regulations 1997, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement Council Directive 95/64/EC on statistical returns in respect of the carriage of goods and passengers by sea.
Regulation 3 enables the Secretary of State to require shipping lines, their agents and harbour authorities to furnish data concerning the matters set out in the Schedule.
Regulation 4 provides for criminal penalties for failure to furnish returns or furnishing of false returns.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2330/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/statistical-returns-carriage-of-goods-and-passengers-by-sea-regulations-1997/note
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