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Regulation 40 Suspension or restriction of rights of way in a protection zoneI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

With the prior written consent of the Department an inspector may suspend or restrict the exercise of a right of way (including a public footpath) in a protection zone by causing a sign to that effect to be appropriately displayed.

(2)

It is an offence to remove or alter a sign displayed under this regulation except at the direction of an inspector.

(3)

The suspension or restriction shall continue until—

(a)

the protection zone is ended, or

(b)

all relevant notices are removed under the direction of an inspector.

Annotations

Commencement

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Reg. 40 in operation at 30.6.2009, see reg. 1