Part 5 U.K.Nature conservation

Chapter 1U.K.Marine conservation zones [F1and management of sea fisheries]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in Pt. 5 Ch. 1 heading inserted (23.1.2021) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(4)(d), Sch. 10 para. 7 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. 5 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) by S.I. 1994/2716, reg. 36(3)(4) (as substituted (E.W.) (12.1.2010 for specified purposes, 12.12.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(2)(b)(i), Sch. 11 para. 4(1); S.I. 2014/3088, art. 2(b))

C2Pt. 5 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (1.4.2010 except so far as relating to 2009 c. 23, s. 134 for which purpose the amendment comes into force immediately after that provision comes into force, 1.4.2010) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/490), reg. 1(2)(4)(a) 38(3)(4) (with regs. 38(5), 125)

C3Pt. 5 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (30.11.2017) by The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012), regs. 1(2), 40(3)(4)

Designation of zonesU.K.

120Publication of orders designating MCZsU.K.

(1)This section applies where an order has been made under section 116.

(2)The appropriate authority must publish notice of the making of the order.

(3)The notice under subsection (2) must—

(a)be published in such manner as the appropriate authority thinks is most likely to bring the order to the attention of any persons who are likely to be affected by the making of it;

(b)give an address at which a copy of the order may be inspected.

(4)The appropriate authority must—

(a)make a copy of the order available for inspection at the address specified under subsection (3)(b) at all reasonable hours without payment;

(b)provide a copy of the order to any person who requests one.

(5)The appropriate authority may charge a fee, not exceeding its costs, for providing a copy under subsection (4)(b).