Part 9

General provisions

Interpretation: general
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In this Act—
- “the 2009 Act” means the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c.23),
- “the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations” means the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2716),
- “European marine site” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations,
- “fish farm” means a place where fish or shellfish (including any kind of crustacean or mollusc) are bred, reared or kept,
- “the Habitats Directive” means Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna or flora (as amended from time to time),
- “marine installation” means any artificial island, installation or structure (other than a vessel),
- “marine structure” means a platform or other artificial structure at sea, other than a pipeline,
- “UK marine area” has the meaning given in section 42 of the 2009 Act,
- “the Wild Birds Directive” means Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds (as amended from time to time).
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The expressions listed in schedule 5 are defined or otherwise explained for the purposes of this Act by the provisions indicated in the schedule.