Ballast water management systems which use active substances
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20.—(1) The Secretary of State may prohibit the use of—
(a)any ballast water management system which uses active substances; or
(b)any active substances used in ballast water management systems,
on ships.
(2) A prohibition under paragraph (1) must—
(a)be published by the Secretary of State; and
(b)specify the date on which it takes effect.
(3) The date on which the prohibition takes effect must not be less than 11 months after the publishing of the prohibition.
(4) A prohibition must be complied with in accordance with this regulation.
(5) The Secretary of State may withdraw or vary a prohibition.