(1)In relation to England, it shall be the duty of [F1 Natural England ] to issue, and from time to time revise, a code of conduct for the guidance of persons exercising the right conferred by section 2(1) and of persons interested in access land, and to take such other steps as appear to them expedient for securing—
(a)that the public are informed of the situation and extent of, and means of access to, access land, and
(b)that the public and persons interested in access land are informed of their respective rights and obligations—
(i)under this Part, and
(ii)with regard to public rights of way on, and nature conservation in relation to, access land.
(2)In relation to Wales, it shall be the duty of the Countryside Council for Wales to issue, and from time to time revise, a code of conduct for the guidance of persons exercising the right conferred by section 2(1) and of persons interested in access land, and to take such other steps as appear to them expedient for securing the results mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1).
(3)A code of conduct issued by [F2Natural England] or the Countryside Council for Wales may include provisions in pursuance of subsection (1) or (2) and in pursuance of section 86(1) of the National Parks and Access to the M1Countryside Act 1949.
(4)The powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) include power to contribute towards expenses incurred by other persons.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 20(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 156(2); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)
F2Words in s. 20(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 156(3); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)
Commencement Information
I1S. 20 in force at 21.6.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/1489, art. 2(b)
I2S. 20 in force at 19.9.2004 for E. by S.I. 2004/2173, art. 2(1)(f)
Marginal Citations