The Lochboisdale and Gasay Port (Harbour Empowerment) Order 2016

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, made following an application by Lochboisdale Development Limited (“the Company”), empowers the Company to maintain and operate a port and port-related facilities in South Uist to be known as the Port of Lochboisdale.

Part 1 makes preliminary provision, including provision as to interpretation (article 2) and the incorporation with modifications of provisions in the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (article 3).

Part 2 makes provision for the duties and powers of the Company.

Article 4 identifies the limits of the Port. Article 8 enables the Company to control moorings.

Part 3 makes provision as to Port regulation.

Article 14 empowers the Company to make byelaws subject to those being confirmed by the Scottish Ministers under article 15.

Part 4 makes provision as to charges that may be levied by the Company.

Part 5 makes miscellaneous and general provisions.