Section 130: Byelaws: procedure
371.This section requires the MMO to carry out public consultation before making a byelaw. It must publicise its intention to make a byelaw and provide a copy of the draft byelaw if asked, for which it may charge a fee to cover the cost of doing so.
372.Byelaws must be confirmed by the Secretary of State before they come into force. Once made, byelaws must also be publicised.