Explanatory Notes

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 23

12th November 2009

Summary and Background

Schedule 9: Licensing: Transitional Provision Relating to Part 4

Parts 2 and 3: Coast Protection Act 1949; Food and Environment Protection Act 1985

Paragraph 13: Direction under section 58(1)(c) of the Government of Wales Act 2006

951.This paragraph provides that before the Secretary of State exercises functions under any of the sections specified in sub-paragraph (2) in “Welsh controlled waters”, as defined by paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 to the Government of Wales Act 2006, then the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers. This provision may be amended, modified or repealed by any further Order in Council made under section 58(1)(c) of the Government of Wales Act 2006.