Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988

Provision of facilities

40 (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) below, the Authority may make arrangements for securing the provision within the Broads, or within the neighbourhood of the Broads, (and whether by the Authority or by others) of—

(a) moorings;

(b) accommodation, meals and refreshments (including intoxicating liquor);

(c) camping sites;

(d) parking places and means of access to, and egress from, them;

(e) sanitary conveniences for use by the public; and

(f) receptacles for refuse or litter and services for their regular emptying and cleansing;and may for the purposes of any such arrangements erect such buildings and carry out such other work as may appear to the Authority to be necessary or expedient.

(2) The Authority may make arrangements for securing the provision within the Broads (whether by the Authority or others) of study centres and other facilities for learning about—

(a) the history, natural features, flora and fauna of the Broads; and

(b) objects of architectural, archaeological or historical interest within the Broads.

(3) Before making any arrangements under sub-paragraph (1)(a) above for securing the provision of any mooring within the Haven, the Authority must obtain the consent of the Commissioners.

(4) The Authority may not exercise the powers given by sub-paragraph (1)(b) above unless it appears to it that existing facilities of the kind in question are inadequate or unsatisfactory.

(5) The Authority may make reasonable charges for the use by any person of any facilities provided by it under this paragraph.