Fisheries Act 2020

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13(1)Section 131 (emergency byelaws) is amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (1), after “that purpose” insert “under section 129”.

(3)After subsection (1) insert—

(1A)Where the MMO thinks that there is an urgent need to protect the English offshore region, a byelaw made by it under section 129B for that purpose has effect without being confirmed by the Secretary of State.

(4)In subsection (8)(a), after “MCZ” insert “, or under section 129B in respect of the English offshore region,”.