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Part 5Nature conservation

Chapter 1Marine conservation zones

Orders for protection of MCZs etc: Wales

135Consultation etc regarding orders under section 134

(1)Before making an order under section 134, the Welsh Ministers must consult—

(a)the Secretary of State, and

(b)any other person whom they think fit to consult.

(2)The Welsh Ministers must publish notice of the making of an order under section 134.

(3)The notice under subsection (2) must—

(a)be published in such manner as the Welsh Ministers think is most likely to bring the order to the attention of any persons who are likely to be affected by the making of it;

(b)give an address at which a copy of the order may be inspected.

(4)Where the Welsh Ministers think that there is an urgent need to make an order under section 134 in order to protect an MCZ—

(a)subsection (1) does not apply, and

(b)the notice under subsection (2) must also state that any person affected by the making of the order may make representations to the Welsh Ministers.