Part 5Marine protection and enhancement: the Scottish marine protection area

Consultation, urgent designation, representations etc.

I176Publicity in relation to designation orders

1

This section applies where the Scottish Ministers have made a designation order (or an order amending or revoking any such order).

2

The Scottish Ministers must publish notice of the making of the order.

3

The notice under subsection (2) must—

a

be published in such a manner as the Scottish Ministers consider is most likely to bring the order to the attention of any persons likely to be affected by the making of it,

b

give an address at which a copy of the order may be inspected.

4

The Scottish Ministers must—

a

make a copy of the order available for inspection at the address specified under subsection (3)(b) at all reasonable hours,

b

provide a copy of the order to any person who requests one.

5

The Scottish Ministers may charge a fee, not exceeding their expenses, for providing a copy under subsection (4)(b).