Part 6Management of inshore fisheries

Chapter 1Inshore fisheries and conservation authorities

Power to delegate functions

I1169Variation, review and cancellation of agreements under section 167

1

Subject to subsection (3), the Secretary of State—

a

must review an agreement no later than the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the date on which the agreement was entered into or was last reviewed by the Secretary of State, and

b

if it appears appropriate to do so in the light of the review, may cancel the agreement.

2

Subject to subsection (3), an agreement may not be varied except—

a

by agreement between the IFC authority and the eligible body, and

b

with the approval of the Secretary of State.

3

An approval given under section 167(1) may provide that subsection (1) or (2) of this section does not apply (or that both of them do not apply).