Explanatory Memorandum

Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 12

16 March 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 – Meaning of ‘caravan’

Section 15 – Meaning of ‘caravan’ in this Act

Section 15 updates the definition of ‘caravan’ for the purposes of this Act in line with the current definition of ‘caravan’ which applies in England and Wales.

Section 15 also provides a power for the Department of the Environment to amend the maximum dimensions of a caravan by subordinate legislation, subject to consultation with those persons or bodies who appear to the Department to be concerned in the matter.