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SCHEDULE 1Designation orders, estuary limits orders, annual close time orders and regulations under sections 33 and 38

Common provisions with respect to orders

10On receiving an application under paragraph 1, 3, 5 or 7 above, the Scottish Ministers shall consult such persons as they consider appropriate and may—

(a)request from the applicant such additional information as they think fit;

(b)dismiss the application;

(c)proceed in accordance with the remaining provisions of this schedule.