Explanatory Notes

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 23

12th November 2009

Summary and Background

Part 5: Nature Conservation

Chapter 1: Marine Conservation Zones
Offences
Section 139: Offence of contravening byelaws or orders

400.This section provides that breaching any byelaw or conservation order is an offence.

401.Subsection (2) sets out the level of fine for a person guilty of an offence. A level 5 fine is a fine up to £5,000.