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Wreck Removal Convention Act 2011

Section 255E – Imposition of conditions about removal

18.This new section applies if the Secretary of State has given a registered owner a wreck removal notice. The Secretary of State may impose conditions in the wreck removal notice in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 9 of the ICRW, to ensure removal is consistent with safety or protection of the marine environment.

19.A registered owner who does not comply with a condition under this section without reasonable excuse is guilty of an offence. The offence is punishable by fines, on summary conviction to a maximum of £50,000, or on conviction on indictment (no maximum).

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