Article 14 Repair of structures and embankments

(1)

Without prejudice to article 12, the Agency may by notice require the owner or occupier of a structure or embankment which in the opinion of the Agency is, or is likely to become, by reason of its insecure condition or want of repair—

(a)

dangerous to persons or vessels navigating or using the principal rivers;

(b)

injurious to the condition of the principal rivers as inland waterways; or

(c)

a hindrance to the navigation or use of the principal rivers,

to remedy its condition to the satisfaction of the Agency within a period of time (being not less than one month) specified in the notice.

(2)

Any notice served by the Agency under this article shall—

(a)

specify the works or other operations required to be carried out;

(b)

have annexed to it a copy of this article and of article 15; and

(c)

indicate that there is a right of appeal under article 15.

(3)

In serving a notice under this article the Agency may impose such terms and conditions as it thinks fit as to how the works or other operations shall be carried out.

(4)

In this article and in article 15, “embankment” does not include any naturally occurring embankment.