PART 3

Exempt activities and conditions

Removal of obstruction or danger to navigation
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1
This article applies to a removal activity carried on by or on behalf of—
a
a conservancy authority;
b
a harbour authority;
c
a lighthouse authority; or
d
a navigation authority,
for the purpose of removing anything causing or likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.
2
In paragraph (1)—
- “conservancy authority” has the meaning given by section 313(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 ;
- “navigation authority” means any person having powers under any enactment or statutory order to work or maintain a canal or other inland navigation, including a navigation in tidal water.
1995 c.21.