London Docklands Development Corporation Act 1994

1 (1) The [1847 c. 27.] Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (in this Schedule called “the Act of 1847”), except sections 6 to 27, 29 to 50, 66 to 68, 79 to 90 and 94 to 96, so far as applicable for the purposes of and not inconsistent with this Act is hereby incorporated with this Act.

(2) In construing the Act of 1847, as incorporated with this Act—

(a) the expression “harbour, dock or pier” shall mean the designated areas;

(b) the expression “the harbour master” shall mean the manager;

(c) the prescribed limits shall be the limits of jurisdiction;

(d) the meaning of the word “vessel” as defined by this Act shall be substituted for the meaning assigned to it by section 3 of the Act of 1847; and

(e) the expression “the undertakers” shall mean the Corporation.

(3) Sections 9 (2) and (3), 10 and 11 of this Act shall apply to byelaws made under section 83 of the Act of 1847, as incorporated with this Act, as they apply to byelaws made under section 9 (1) of this Act.

(4) For the purposes of the Act of 1847, as so incorporated, the jetties shall be deemed not to be within the limits of jurisdiction or the designated areas.