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Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990

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[F148AApplication of Act to medium-range rocketsU.K.

(1)Subject to subsection (4), a reference in this Act to an aircraft includes a reference to a medium-range rocket.

(2)In this section “rocket” means a projectile of mainly cylindrical or similar shape that can be propelled from or above the earth by combustion of its fuel (or fuel and oxidant).

(3)For the purposes of this section a rocket is a “medium-range” rocket if—

(a)the total impulse of its motor or combination of motors exceeds 160 Newton-seconds, but

(b)it is not capable of operating above the stratosphere.

(4)The Secretary of State may by order—

(a)provide that subsection (1) does not apply to any specified provisions of this Act;

(b)provide for any provision of this Act, as it has effect by virtue of subsection (1), to apply with specified modifications.

(5)The power to make an order under subsection (4) is exercisable by statutory instrument.

(6)Any statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (4) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.]

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