Interpretation
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1
In this Order—
- “authorised officer” means—
  1. a marine enforcement officer within the meaning of section 235(1)(a) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009; or
  2. an inshore fisheries and conservation officer within the meaning of section 165(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;
- “penalty” means the amount specified in a penalty notice;
- “penalty notice” means a notice offering the opportunity, by payment of a specified amount in accordance with this Order, to discharge any liability to be convicted of the penalty offence to which the notice relates;
- “penalty offence” means an offence (other than one involving assault, obstruction or failure to comply with a requirement imposed by a person) listed in the Schedule.
2
The expressions “Northern Ireland zone”, “Scottish zone” and “Welsh zone” have the meaning they bear in section 322(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
Art. 2 in force at 6.4.2011, see art. 1(1)