PART 3E+WActivities to which article 4 (exemption from need for marine licence) applies, and conditions

[F1Removal of windblown sand and subsequent depositE+W

47.(1) Article 4 applies to a deposit or removal activity carried on by a local authority, a harbour authority, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or any person acting on their behalf for the purpose of clearing sand blown onto promenades, roads or slipways following a storm event.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to conditions 1 and 2.

(3) Condition 1 is that the sand is free from marine litter, debris and land-based contaminants before it is deposited back onto a beach.

(4) Condition 2 is that the sand is deposited back onto a beach within 7 days after it was blown by the wind onto the promenade, road or slipway.]