Part 2

Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Supplementary

Exercise of powers at or under sea
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1
If a fire and rescue authority has power to act, or is required to act, outside the authority’s area, the authority may exercise the power, or perform the duty, at sea or under the sea.
2
The references in subsection (1) to “sea” are not restricted to the territorial sea of the United Kingdom.
S. 20 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)
S. 20 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2